Definition of fusenext
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as in to melt
to go from a solid to a liquid state the lightning strike was so hot it caused the electrical wires to fuse and then drip onto the road

Synonyms & Similar Words

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How is the word fuse different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of fuse are amalgamate, blend, coalesce, commingle, merge, mingle, and mix. While all these words mean "to combine into a more or less uniform whole," fuse stresses oneness and indissolubility of the resulting product.

a building in which modernism and classicism are fused

When could amalgamate be used to replace fuse?

In some situations, the words amalgamate and fuse are roughly equivalent. However, amalgamate implies the forming of a close union without complete loss of individual identities.

refugees who were readily amalgamated into the community

Where would blend be a reasonable alternative to fuse?

The synonyms blend and fuse are sometimes interchangeable, but blend implies that the elements as such disappear in the resulting mixture.

blended several teas to create a balanced flavor

In what contexts can coalesce take the place of fuse?

The words coalesce and fuse can be used in similar contexts, but coalesce implies an affinity in the merging elements and usually a resulting organic unity.

telling details that coalesce into a striking portrait

When is it sensible to use commingle instead of fuse?

While the synonyms commingle and fuse are close in meaning, commingle implies a closer or more thorough mingling.

a sense of duty commingled with a fierce pride drove her

When might merge be a better fit than fuse?

While in some cases nearly identical to fuse, merge suggests a combining in which one or more elements are lost in the whole.

in his mind reality and fantasy merged

When would mingle be a good substitute for fuse?

Although the words mingle and fuse have much in common, mingle usually suggests that the elements are still somewhat distinguishable or separately active.

fear mingled with anticipation in my mind

When can mix be used instead of fuse?

The meanings of mix and fuse largely overlap; however, mix may or may not imply loss of each element's identity.

mix the salad greens
mix a drink

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of fuse Their dissatisfaction stems in part from Arirang’s failure to make the most of an attempt at fusing strip- and EDM-club aesthetics to the insistent word repetition of the K-pop generation prior to BTS. Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026 Its DriveWell Fusion platform ingests sensor data from millions of devices and fuses it with contextual information, creating a unified view of how people actually drive, from hard braking and speeding to phone distraction. Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026 From artists like Sega Bodega reimagining live electronic performance, to bands like Shame building careers on their own terms, and artists like ODUMODUBLVCK bypassing genre and fusing his cultural influences into something entirely his own. Ellise Shafer, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026 The partnership fuses real-world sensing tech with massive computing power. New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fuse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuse
Verb
  • Red Hawk Park, located at 2600 SW Old Port Road, is home to a multi-sport court combining tennis, pickleball and a half basketball court.
    Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Jacob Latz finished two perfect innings with strikeouts of Naylor and Randy Arozarena, who combined to go 0 for 8 with seven strikeouts from the 4-5 spots in the Seattle order.
    CBS News, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • To fill the cracks in all the sculptures, the artist had melted vats of beeswax.
    Douglas Stuart, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Again, the whole bite melted on my tongue.
    Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Homeowners should start with bait and traps before moving on to pesticides — preferably ready-to-use ones that don’t require mixing chemicals, the agency said.
    Hali Smith April 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The facade, designed by renown Disney Imagineer Rolly Crump and inspired by Blair, mixes glistening white metals and fiberglass with gold leaf accents that nod to the Eiffel Tower, Tower of Pisa, a Dutch windmill and more.
    Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The two stayed connected by writing letters to each other when camp ended.
    Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
  • The device works with most routers and can be connected using a push-button pairing process.
    StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Daisy, selflessly shielding Agnes from danger, has finally thawed the ice between them.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The winter weather is finally thawing out, the sun is starting to shine more regularly and everything is looking greener and rosier.
    Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • By 1996, the two had merged to become the joint Rainbow/PUSH, now known as the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.
    Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
  • After briefly driving through Riverside County on the 15 Freeway heading east, the driver then merged onto the 60 Freeway heading towards San Bernardino County.
    Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Church bells ring briefly each quarter hour to sound time, their melodic peals blending with ocean breezes.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Designed to blend easily, dry quickly, stay off your clothes (stain-free) and last about six to seven days.
    Tory Johnson, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The firms have already started integrating Grok into their IT systems in some cases, according to anonymous sources who spoke to The Times.
    Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 5 Apr. 2026
  • More practical touches include a dual wireless charging pad, an electric roller shutter for the cargo area, and a USB port integrated into the rearview mirror for powering a dashcam.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Apr. 2026

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“Fuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuse. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.

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