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 Arranged in three chapters, the display opens with Invention, revisiting Thomas Burberry’s 1879 development of cotton gabardine and the way the fabric cemented the trench as sought-after protective outerwear that fused function and style. Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026 Perhaps a healthier relationship with imagery, which Wilson relentlessly explores throughout the film, is one where completely disparate events, paired together, can fuse and give the viewer a new understanding of both. Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2026 Tour Edge used a titanium face fused with a stainless steel head and put weight low and deep to help launch the ball and aid in forgiveness. Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2026 Hank clearly has a penchant for fusing different technologies and has been having a blast using GPT-6 Astra to reverse-engineer a bunch of games to work in VR or in the web browser. Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fuse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuse
Verb
  • Justice Brett Kavanaugh said apparent ethnicity could be a relevant factor for a stop if combined with other information.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Greatest brilliancy marks the sweet spot between the two, when Venus' apparent size and shrinking phase combine to give us the greatest apparent area of illuminated Venus in our sky.
    Anthony Wood, Space.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Either method helps melt concealer into the skin without disturbing your base or lifting flaky patches.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Sep. 2026
  • In a large saucepan, melt butter, stir in sugar and molasses and cool.
    Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The vapors that had risen from warm bodies in the pews would have carried syllables mixed with candle-soot, distilled as condensation on the chapel windows.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Its primary vehicle to sell ads is its Noovie pre-show which is hosted by former Today correspondent Maria Menounos and features movie trivia, junket-style interviews with celebrities and Hollywood flashback moments mixed in with commercials.
    Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Venus in your expansive 9th house connects awkwardly with Uranus in your domestic zone, making travel, learning, or a fresh interest feel exciting and slightly disruptive.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
  • With no eyewitness or traces of blood connecting her to the crime, the prosecution’s case relied solely on circumstantial evidence.
    Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Increasing greenhouse gas concentrations, largely from burning fossil fuels, have pushed global temperatures so high that sea levels are rising, and shrinking glaciers and thawing permafrost are leaving mountainsides less stable.
    Tarun Gopalakrishnan, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Ties between the two countries, which had deteriorated sharply following a deadly border skirmish in 2020, have been thawing for more than a year.
    Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The artist’s body of work merged spirituality with abstraction.
    Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The Paramount/Warner deal would combine two of the largest movie studios, merge streaming service Paramount+ with HBO Max, and give Paramount ownership of CNN and other TV channels.
    Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • All are worth a visit, but my personal favorite is La Vara, which blends Jewish and Moorish influences to honor Southern Spain’s rich culinary history.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Popular music from the 1960s blended the Khmer heritage of courtly performing arts with French cabaret songs, brass music, and bossa nova introduced by way of the Philippines.
    H.M.A. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 15 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The 30-kW LOCUST X3 supports the Army’s layered air defense against Group 1-3 unmanned aircraft systems and can integrate with military vehicles including the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
  • In its global vision, Alo has already integrated apparel, movement, recovery, nutrition, mindfulness, content and physical spaces into a single wellness ecosystem.
    Advertorial, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026

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“Fuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuse. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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