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as in to combine
to come together to form a single unit
our two local teams fused into a larger regional team
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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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as in to mix
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 fuse
Kirk emerged from the lockdowns a Christian nationalist culture warrior determined to fuse his new ideology with MAGA populism.
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Malcolm Hillgartner Krish Seenivasan Ted Blaisdell, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025
Stars are element factories, fusing increasingly heavy elements in their central nuclear reactors, and producing even more precious metals in the ferocity of their supernova explosions.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 14 Feb. 2025
The canine rises up on its hind legs in an almost prayer-like pose that fuses desire and fealty.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
In Dog Man, after a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a harebrained but life-saving surgery fuses them together and Dog Man is born.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2025
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Malcolm Hillgartner Krish Seenivasan Ted Blaisdell, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025
Stars are element factories, fusing increasingly heavy elements in their central nuclear reactors, and producing even more precious metals in the ferocity of their supernova explosions.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 14 Feb. 2025
The canine rises up on its hind legs in an almost prayer-like pose that fuses desire and fealty.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
In Dog Man, after a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a harebrained but life-saving surgery fuses them together and Dog Man is born.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuse
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Global sea ice extent, which combines the sea ice extents of the Arctic and Antarctic, set a new minimum for the month.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
6 Mar. 2025
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At the on-site restaurant, Shola (in House No. 2), seasonal ingredients sourced in the hills and valleys around Karuizawa are stitched into wildly creative dishes that combine Japanese and French cooking methods.—
Brandon Presser,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2025
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Glaciers in the Himalayas melted 65% faster in the 2010s compared with the previous decade, which suggests rising temperatures are already having an impact in the area, according to a 2023 report by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development.—
Kathleen Magramo and Esha Mitra,
CNN,
4 Mar. 2025
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One instance sees Mio melting a metal grate that’s blocking a castle gate before Zoe charges into it to break it open.—
Kyle Wilson,
Rolling Stone,
4 Mar. 2025
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Simply mix the lemon and water in the mug, then microwave the mug and mixture for a couple of minutes.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
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Beard mixed in zone and press in hopes of affecting Florida’s attack.—
Mark Long,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2025
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Latinx college graduates are more likely to be connected to family across class lines.—
Daisy Verduzco Reyes,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2025
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The Thinking Game event was the second meeting of IRL Movie Club, a nationwide initiative to connect independent film communities through in-person screenings and conversations.—
Zoe G. Phillips,
The Hollywood Reporter,
5 Mar. 2025
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Trump’s actions also thawed relations with Canada somewhat, although outrage and uncertainty over the trade war remains.—
TIME,
TIME,
8 Mar. 2025
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Gradually, the relationship thawed, but Lisa was still caught off guard when her husband offered to adopt the 11-year-old.—
Ronnie Li,
USA TODAY,
5 Mar. 2025
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The big picture: Amazon and Apple — early players in the voice assistant space — have been struggling to merge their older products with the latest generative AI.—
Ina Fried,
Axios,
26 Feb. 2025
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By merging operational efficiency with digital strategy, Inova is transforming how healthcare services are delivered and managed.—
Peter High,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The frequency could increase and TV categories could blend, Vulture editor-in-chief Neil Janowitz says.—
Kerry Flynn,
Axios,
26 Feb. 2025
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The collaboration, which reflects her unique vision, blends sexiness with confidence, empowering women of all shapes and sizes.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
26 Feb. 2025
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Many companies are scrambling to integrate AI, but is that always a good idea?—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The mass layoffs from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — more than 600, according to the former agency head — include at least one high-profile meteorologist in Miami and another charged with integrating artificial intelligence into climate and weather predictions.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Fuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuse. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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