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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 Working in an overwhelmingly white publishing world, Morrison fused professional excellence with cultural advocacy, using her own books’ critical acclaim to push for acquisitions that reflected a wide range of Black perspectives across genres. The New Yorker, New Yorker, 23 June 2025 At Casa Clarita, the former home and workshop of a family of glass artisans, Hayon has fused the historic design details with his vibrant color palette and signature bold motifs across twelve rooms and ten apartments. Elizabeth Bennett, Vogue, 20 June 2025 Creating Real-Time Operations Dashboards To effectively monitor manufacturing lines and quickly respond to issues, personnel need to fuse data from numerous databases and other sources to create a complete picture of all components and their interactions. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025 Or think about a manufacturing plant: how can visual inspections, temperature sensors, and work orders be meaningfully fused in real time? Arun Shastri, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for fuse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuse
Verb
  • The configuration combines to produce 200 horsepower.
    James Raia, Mercury News, 22 June 2025
  • This gentle yet effective face wash combines the clarifying power of tea tree oil with salicylic acid to keep breakouts at bay without stripping your skin.
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 22 June 2025
Verb
  • In this aerial view melting icebergs crowd the Ilulissat Icefjord on July 16, 2024 near Ilulissat, Greenland.
    Sam Meredith, CNBC, 20 June 2025
  • Sculptural and subversive, it’s made from broken windows, melted glass bottles, and is repurposed using old engine oil as fuel.
    Angela Tafoya, Architectural Digest, 18 June 2025
Verb
  • Recipe Tips For Pontoon Dip Room temperature cream cheese is easier to mix into cool mayonnaise and sour cream.
    Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
  • Six bartenders were asked to mix certain cocktails in a bid to beat the robotic system in a taste-test challenge.
    Gabriel Snyder, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Verb
  • Simply Unlimited is a cheap option for rural customers Cons: Lower speeds may lead to buffering and lag with more than five devices connected Note: Actual DSL speeds may vary widely and may not meet FCC broadband standards in some areas.
    Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 1 July 2025
  • And the National Climate Assessment was one of the primary tools connecting those dots.
    Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • Uncovering the cubs’ eating habits Trapped in thawing permafrost, the Tumat Puppies were discovered separately at the Syalakh site, about 25 miles (40 kilometers) from the nearest village of Tumat — one in 2011 and the other in 2015.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 14 June 2025
  • There are signs of thawing relations with some Gulf neighbors.
    Kareem Chehayeb, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2025
Verb
  • Spent is an attempt to merge the early lessons of writing and drawing Dykes with those learned from the more mainstream books that followed.
    Book Marks June 26, Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
  • The job cuts come as Paramount Global, parent of CBS, Paramount+, Comedy Central, MTV, Paramount Pictures and more, is still waiting for approval from the Trump administration’s FCC for its deal to merge with Skydance Media.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 25 June 2025
Verb
  • Recent upgrades blend seamlessly with the house’s historic bones: a full smart-home AV and lighting system, whole-property fiber broadband—yes, even in the garden—and a state-of-the-art security setup.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 June 2025
  • Seed’s process was a multilayered, multimedia one, viewing negatives through a magnifying glass, reading journals, listening to reels and gradually blending them into a cohesive vision of a life.
    Eliza Berman, Time, 26 June 2025
Verb
  • The publicly available data dashboard, unveiled by officials on Tuesday, integrates information from police, the court system, jails and prisons with the goal of creating a fuller picture of how cases move through the system from start to finish.
    Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2025
  • Additionally, Strava, a digital activity tracking app, is integrated into routes around the resort.
    Dominique Fluker, Essence, 28 June 2025

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“Fuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuse. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.

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