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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
After recent forays into darkly psychedelic drone music, the Mexican American producer returns to the dancefloor with an album that fuses techno and guaracha into a throbbing polyrhythmic juggernaut.
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Andrew Ryce,
Pitchfork,
1 July 2026
Its style fuses techniques from American wrestling and Greco-Roman wrestling with aerial acrobatics and performance elements.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
Guadalajara, Jalisco's cultural heart, deeply respects local ingredients and traditions; Chef Francisco Ruano suggests Kasuga for an omakase journey that beautifully fuses Japanese and Mexican influences.
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Carinne Geil Botta,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
When this phenomenon happens, all the matter in the neutron star fuses into one big atom, with a density of about a million billion g/cc.
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Stephen Dikerby,
The Conversation,
29 June 2026
Airwayz says its system fuses data from multiple sensors to rapidly identify friendly and hostile drones alike.
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Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
Now, Pierre fuses both of those interests as the co-founder of the charity regatta, Sail for a Cause.
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Staff Author,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
OpenWorks’ software then fuses data from those sensors to improve detection accuracy and reduce operator workload.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
Seshadri added that the interface fuses imagery and voice into a single conversation, allowing users to start with a broad request – such as finding something to watch with family on a Friday evening – and narrow it down to a specific, personalized recommendation.
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Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Andrew Ryce,
Pitchfork,
1 July 2026
Its style fuses techniques from American wrestling and Greco-Roman wrestling with aerial acrobatics and performance elements.
—
ABC News,
1 July 2026
Guadalajara, Jalisco's cultural heart, deeply respects local ingredients and traditions; Chef Francisco Ruano suggests Kasuga for an omakase journey that beautifully fuses Japanese and Mexican influences.
—
Carinne Geil Botta,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
When this phenomenon happens, all the matter in the neutron star fuses into one big atom, with a density of about a million billion g/cc.
—
Stephen Dikerby,
The Conversation,
29 June 2026
Airwayz says its system fuses data from multiple sensors to rapidly identify friendly and hostile drones alike.
—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
Now, Pierre fuses both of those interests as the co-founder of the charity regatta, Sail for a Cause.
—
Staff Author,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
OpenWorks’ software then fuses data from those sensors to improve detection accuracy and reduce operator workload.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
Seshadri added that the interface fuses imagery and voice into a single conversation, allowing users to start with a broad request – such as finding something to watch with family on a Friday evening – and narrow it down to a specific, personalized recommendation.
—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuses
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Her sculpted exterior combines deep contours and broad convex forms with the yard’s signature elongated bow, resulting in a distinctive yet familiar silhouette.
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The program combines mentorship with hands-on training, helping filmmakers develop pitch materials, build budgets, understand financing strategies, and prepare projects for distribution conversations.
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Once dense and lumpy, the balm is now a silky and lush oil that melts away impurities while leaving my skin hydrated.
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For example, cones from the sand pine can shield seeds for years, only to release them as the heat from low-intensity fires melts their resin and opens their scales.
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The new Chinese hybrid coating mixes in some more conventional carbon-black pigment without losing the effect and most importantly, can be sprayed on to car bodies in the normal way.
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Now based in Charlotte, the Reams have welcomed three pit bull mixes to go along with a Labrador retriever, a Chihuahua and a French bulldog.
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Empower connects to a wide range of accounts, including bank accounts, IRAs, retirement plans, loans, credit cards and mortgages.
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Inside, the interiors strike a balance between classic New England and contemporary design, with white shiplap walls, playful wallpaper, warm wood accents, and a spiral staircase that connects the upper and lower levels.
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The drivers will speed past landmarks including the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, the National Gallery of Art and the National Archives, creating a course that blends technical challenge with an unmistakable and historic backdrop.
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The lightweight cream deposits a subtle wash of color, and blends tracelessly to create a fresh-faced, no-makeup-makeup finish.
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Further drawing from classical dance skirts and ruff collars, the design team merges the reimagined construction and pleating with the shoe’s functional silhouette—resulting in a concept sneaker that balances performance with artistic expression, Asics noted.
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The waiver merges separate funding streams covering assessments, teacher development, English language learners, student support and after-school programs into one block grant.
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That emphasis on automation extends throughout the house via Crestron, which integrates lighting, climate, window treatments and security.
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The side that best integrates those capabilities will gain the advantage.
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The Nampa facility incorporates this Amazon technology to help handle the mass amounts of products going in and out of the center.
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Its new design incorporates local materials and draws inspiration from the Pittsburgh region's landscape and industrial history.
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