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

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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 In recent years, however, a younger generation of entrepreneurs has broadened the scope, fusing Arabic culture and social media culture in fun, modern ways. Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2026 The idea for this dish fused together my love for bacon and one of my fondest memories of eating s’mores while camping with my grandparents as a young boy. Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Bollywood Tacos fuses Mexican and Indian flavors to create items like chicken shawarma and chili paneer tacos. Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026 Major engineering bottlenecks Commercial fusion plants aim to generate energy by fusing two forms of heavy hydrogen, deuterium and tritium, inside a magnetic chamber. Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fuse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuse
Verb
  • When combined with a hot blanket of the humidity the city has endured throughout the summer, players could be forced to withdraw from their matches or push through, risking injury.
    Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The calculation refers to nominal total returns, combining coupon income and changes in the bond's market price.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Both Florida and Denmark are facing rising sea levels due a warmer global climate, which causes glaciers to melt and seawater to expand.
    Zoey Thomas, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Once the snow melts fully, the season starts up once again, typically in April or May.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Consider your dishwasher’s caddy size and layout; mix handle directions or use an upper rack for knives.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026
  • By taking stem cells from a host’s own body and encouraging them to differentiate before mixing them with a commercially available, soluble matrix gel, researchers may have cracked the most critical problems in the transplant process.
    Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • That gave Michigan one more shot, and Underwood made this one count, connecting with JJ Buchanan for a game-winning 47-yard touchdown to avert disaster in Kyle Whittingham’s debut as Wolverines coach.
    Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The next step will connect microscopic damage with the properties that matter most for fusion magnets.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • But if time is not on your side, salmon can also be thawed in cold water and in the microwave.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
  • In 2023, thawing permafrost led to a rock collapse into South Lhonak Lake in Sikkim, India, generating a wave that burst through the moraine holding back the glacial lake.
    Umesh Haritashya, The Conversation, 29 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Plans for a merger were discussed and on June 3, 1984, the congregation merged to become Bethany of Fox Valley United Methodist Church, the release said.
    Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The design uses spectral beam combining, which merges several fiber-laser beams into a single high-power output.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Nike’s athletes’ kits this season were inspired by basketball, presenting a unique sartorial challenge blending the two distinct on-court sports.
    Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Was Zeuxis’s imitation in this instance a case of gathering (breaking up the models, then collecting and aggregating pieces) or a case of transformation (merging and blending some parts or traits into a smooth and seamless new whole)?
    Mario Carpo, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Osteopathic medical education intentionally integrates biomedical, clinical, health systems and biomechanical sciences, and concepts aligned with complexity science into a coherent framework for physician formation.
    Torie Bosch, STAT, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Musk plans to integrate Cybercabs, which lack manual controls that passengers could use to take over in an emergency, into the company’s existing cab service, which until now has used only conventional Tesla vehicles.
    Bernard Condon, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026

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“Fuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuse. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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