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as in combines
to come together to form a single unit
our two local teams fused into a larger regional team
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as in melts
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 mixes
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 fuses
Venus fuses with combative Mars in your 3rd House of Communication, mixing tenderness with intensity and pushing for words that match actions.
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Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
Security grows as the Sun fuses with sweet Venus in your 2nd House of Manifestation, reinvigorating you to chase financial goals.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Mary Shelley's 1818 novel fuses Gothic horror with unholy scientific experiments, and in del Toro's hands, the graphic details of Oscar Isaac's mad creation are on full display.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 27 Dec. 2025
The Rich Skin Face Serum ($67) is another product offering that fuses nutrient-dense botanicals and oils that deeply nourish and revitalize the skin, helping calm inflammation and promote a smoother, more youthful appearance.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 13 Dec. 2025
The store concept was developed by Locatelli Partners, founded by famed architect Massimiliano Locatelli, and fuses Japanese, Brazilian and European elements.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025
That feeling is complimented by the production, which fuses clever scenic design and lighting to create eerie transitions that communicate the passage of time and wordlessly progress the story with visuals alone.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Dec. 2025
Vercellino later founded The Lion Heart Experience, a touring company composed of his former students that masterfully fuses storytelling, original music, and painting to inspire self-worth in young audiences.
—Kris Ann Valdez, Parents, 4 Nov. 2025
Her methodology fuses performance with healing, drawing from her experiences and a deep commitment to emotional recovery and high achievement.
—William Jones, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuses
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The new device combines this century-old turbine concept with modern triboelectric materials.—
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No other hotel combines the storied grandeur, the stylish Art Deco decor, the roster of legendary visitors, and that afternoon tea.—
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Even something as innocent as icicles can grow and damage your gutters with their weight or pry under your shingles and retreat into the attic, where the ice often melts to cause more damage in its water form.—
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In fact, once these co-ops are legalized, the individual market likely melts away, and everyone in America would gain the benefits that normally accrue to the group market.—
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The system features a robotic arm that mixes a wide range of cocktails with precision.—
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Producer Francesco Piro mixes the album with an ear for the alien and otherworldly so that none of the sounds feel like they were played by a few guys in a room.—
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For members of the Santa Clara County Rapid Response Network, a coalition of nonprofits that operates a hotline for reports of ICE activity and connects residents with legal and community support, the risk is not theoretical.—
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Disneyland's monorail is a historic transportation system that connects the park.—
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This short film blends traditional animation with abstract expressionism using innovative video-to-video techniques.—
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The San Bernardino band is a pioneer of the subgenre, which blends the traditional instrumentation of Mexican folk balladry with elements of American trap music, namely its beats and the gritty lyrical content that deals with matters of moving contraband, turf wars and endless hustle.—
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The quintessential style merges the charm of a vintage silhouette with a more mature, modern appeal.—
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Facing the mainland, Amrum’s east side is gentler and merges into the intertidal Wadden Sea, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site.—
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The system integrates detection, tracking, and interception capabilities into a single operational workflow.—
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Franz’s professional identity also reflects a modern, multifaceted skill set—one that integrates communication, composure, and performance.—
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Tanming Double-Breasted Peacoat Combine Swift’s and Hadid’s black coat looks into one with this in-between style, which incorporates elements of both of their ’fits.—
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She’s not ruled by her primordial urges, but incorporates them into a larger personal quest for knowledge and enlightenment.—
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“Fuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuses. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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