welds

verb

present tense third-person singular of weld
as in wires

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welds
  1. fuses
  2. cements
  3. strings
  4. combines
  5. coalesces
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  • The design fuses Italian and Japanese accents, from the venetian glass pool (which sits beneath a gold ceiling hand-painted by local artisans) to a terrace planted with lemon and yuzu trees.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Across 13 tracks, Emjay (whose stage name is an acronym for her real name, María José) fuses genres like pop, rock, trap and hyperpop, turning the mix into an act of uninhibited freedom.
    — Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of fuses
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  • But instead, what the public saw was a term sheet that specifies at a very high level, a very weak settlement that really cements Live Nation's dominance, that will cement Live Nation's technology as the preferred ticketing infrastructure.
    — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Definition of cements
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  • Antinous attempts to shrug off the token’s return, but seemingly recognizes it, and realizes in full that Odysseus has returned for revenge when the man strings his bow.
    — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
  • From Key Largo to Key West, the Overseas Highway strings the islands together like beads, running past lighthouses, underwater coral reef parks, and across the postcard-worthy Seven Mile Bridge.
    — Sarah Rose, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026
Definition of strings
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  • Its Trocadéro location combines two workout studios with contrast therapy and a specialty coffee shop.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Featuring custom artwork and a beautiful vegan leather carrying case, this premium set combines sophisticated style with everything needed for hours of play.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of combines
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  • For larger moons, however, the ocean can actually deepen after the moon coalesces back together again following an impact.
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Sometimes there are those lightning bolt moments where the creative just coalesces.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
Definition of coalesces
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