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as in combined
to come together to form a single unit
our two local teams fused into a larger regional team
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as in melted
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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as in mixed
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout
the many foundries would daily fuse copper and zinc to create the brass that made the city famous
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Recent Examples of fused
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 Nov. 2025
During the production process, two separate sheets of aluminum are pressed together through powerful rollers, resulting in a single, fused sheet that has one shiny side and one side with a matte finish.
—Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
Monica Duffy Toft, The Conversation, 5 Jan. 2026
While Bad Bunny’s previous albums also fused different genres — including bossa nova, mambo, rock, merengue and more — this album’s melange was more homegrown.
—Maria Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
In August 2025, the new discovery, announced in an article published by the journal Nature, contained vertebrae, dorsal ribs and weird spikes which were fused directly on to the dinosaur's bone.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 28 Dec. 2025
For 15 weeks, Hufanga and fellow safety Brandon Jones fused into the backbone of Vance Joseph’s defense.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 24 Dec. 2025
Importantly, the wires were aligned close to each other but not fused together.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2025
That rich history is now fused with modern design innovation—and Baccarat crystals, of course, take center stage.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2025
In true Crespo fashion, the song is an infectious merengue fused with electronic music.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2025
Byler is their last names fused together.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
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Like the temporary residents of its way station between the living and the dead, the choice is yours in terms of fused cinematic comparisons.
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Under his rule, Venezuela’s economy imploded, democratic institutions were hollowed out, criminal networks fused with the state, and millions fled the country – many for the United States.
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An integrated approach focused on customers Panattoni controls the full development life cycle, from land origination and due diligence through financing, construction, delivery, and long-term asset management.—
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In her new role as Puma’s most senior global marketing leader, the company noted that Kokni will oversee brand marketing strategy, marketing creative direction, integrated marketing and communication globally.—
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Tyrese Maxey had 29 points and three steals, Joel Embiid added 22 points and nine rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Orlando Magic 103-91 on Friday night in a game in which the teams combined to make 8 of 57 3-point shots.—
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Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating after each addition until just combined.—
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Whisk in Parmesan until melted, about 1 minute.—
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This includes melted snow and ice near doors.—
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And the base has vanilla bean absolute from Madagascar, mixed with benzoin resinoid and cistus absolute.—
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This solid resin, used to embalm the dead and as a painkiller (mixed with wine), poignantly foreshadowed Jesus' sacrificial destiny.—
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Each year, more than 60 percent of textiles produced globally are made from blended fibers, yet less than 1 percent of these materials are effectively recycled.—
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Their blended family — Claire’s daughter Rachel (Ella Anderson) and son Dayna (Hudson Henley), along with Mike’s daughter Angelina (King Princess) — forms the heart of their journey.—
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Lastly, as Archaeology News reported, Britain was never isolated from the rest of the continent, and it was connected to distant regions, too.—
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Matthew Stafford connected with Colby Parkinson on a touchdown pass in the final minute to lift the Rams to a 34-31 wild-card playoff win over the Carolina Panthers.—
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In the final step of the process, the paste is thawed and purified into a liquid at a high temperature.—
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The potatoes and green beans may soften when thawed.—
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Gillespie, who launched the company in 2019, has a 20-year background in talent representation from United Talent Agency and his Intellectual Artists Management, which merged with Primary Wave Entertainment in 2015.—
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Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center, the hospital that housed Congregation Chaim Albert, merged with two other hospitals to form One Brooklyn Health in 2018, and under guidance from state officials, sold the property to real estate developers.—
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“Fused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fused. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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