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 Its style fuses techniques from American wrestling and Greco-Roman wrestling with aerial acrobatics and performance elements. ABC News, 1 July 2026 When a bubble bumped into the cell, their membranes would fuse, releasing the supplies inside. Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 1 July 2026 Gompers’s line drawings fused Heinz Edelmann with the woodblock frontispiece of the Chinese translation of the Diamond Sutra. Literary Hub, 29 June 2026 When this phenomenon happens, all the matter in the neutron star fuses into one big atom, with a density of about a million billion g/cc. Stephen Dikerby, The Conversation, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fuse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuse
Verb
  • The actual Tann was born to free parents and, according to some sources, served in the Union Army before moving to Kansas, where he became known for combining medicinal treatment with physical therapy.
    Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Increasingly the two are combined into multi-orbit networks, with room for operators old and new — from Viasat to Astranis.
    Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Verb
  • Imagine how that comes across to a president who wouldn’t admit to climate change if his putter melted in his hands or Mar-a-Lago became a swim-up hotel.
    Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • But with a lack of snow, its reputation is at risk of melting away.
    Cristopher Ulloa, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Verb
  • This includes nods for variety special (pre-recorded), sound mixing for a variety series or special, directing for a variety special, picture editing for variety programming, and technical direction and camerawork for a special.
    Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • The drinks are prepared like instant coffee, can be made hot or cold, and mixed with milk or water.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
Verb
  • In November, an LLC connected to homebuilder Next Generation Capital bought the property from a family trust, according to the assessor’s office.
    Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
  • Researchers and psychologists agree that this feeling can fuel anxiety, dissatisfaction, and a constant need to stay connected, for fear of missing an opportunity, an event, or an experience.
    Ana Morales, Vogue, 11 July 2026
Verb
  • Concrete cracking can be caused by tree roots and soil movement, freezing and thawing cycles in the winter, and expansion during the summer.
    Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
  • Any leftover moisture will increase sogginess after thawing, so be sure to dry them thoroughly.
    Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • The Newcastle Fire Protection District has officially merged with the Placer Hills Fire Protection District, officials announced in a July 2 news release.
    Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2026
  • By the mid-20th century, Bucyrus-Erie (In 1927, Bucyrus merged with the Erie Steam Shovel Company) was among the world’s leading manufacturers of heavy excavation equipment, with machines operating across the globe.
    Malika Bowling, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • Cook the veggies and potatoes until tender, then blend until velvety.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
  • The true luxury lies in its unmatched convenience at a semi-affordable price point, blending the effortless nature of private aviation with the accessibility of commercial travel.
    Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • Later in the curriculum, students will learn to ethically and effectively integrate AI into advanced legal research, writing, and clinical practice.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • In future updates, the platform is expected to integrate an advanced commercial version of the model, further improving depth completion, object boundary detection, and spatial structure understanding.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026

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“Fuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuse. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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