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as in combining
to come together to form a single unit
our two local teams fused into a larger regional team
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as in melting
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 mixing
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 fusing
In 2025, organizers told the Detroit Free Press, part of the USA TODAY Network, the show would be reverting to a blended approach, fusing a consumer focus with automotive experiences like thrill rides and Indy Car demonstrations.
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Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Held at One Hanson Place in Brooklyn, the evening was a multisensory event fusing the worlds of fashion, art and culinary.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2025
Since its inception in 1999, John Varvatos has represented the edgy perspective of American luxury menswear, fusing a rock-and-roll spirit with remarkable craftsmanship and timeless design.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
In 2025, organizers told the Detroit Free Press the show would be reverting to a blended approach, fusing a consumer focus with automotive experiences like thrill rides and Indy Car demonstrations.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025
And it’s been her goal all these years, build endurance while fusing heritage, design excellence, and timeless beauty.
—Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
Instead of splitting heavy atoms like uranium or plutonium to release energy, fusion works by fusing hydrogen atoms to form helium for energy.
—New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025
Research is ongoing into fusing modalities to achieve more generalized artificial intelligence.
—James Barrat, Big Think, 2 Sep. 2025
This year, nail artists are reviving the trend by fusing their modern expertise with this nostalgic aesthetic.
—Jeanne Ballion, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2025
Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Held at One Hanson Place in Brooklyn, the evening was a multisensory event fusing the worlds of fashion, art and culinary.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2025
Since its inception in 1999, John Varvatos has represented the edgy perspective of American luxury menswear, fusing a rock-and-roll spirit with remarkable craftsmanship and timeless design.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
In 2025, organizers told the Detroit Free Press the show would be reverting to a blended approach, fusing a consumer focus with automotive experiences like thrill rides and Indy Car demonstrations.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025
And it’s been her goal all these years, build endurance while fusing heritage, design excellence, and timeless beauty.
—Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
Instead of splitting heavy atoms like uranium or plutonium to release energy, fusion works by fusing hydrogen atoms to form helium for energy.
—New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025
Research is ongoing into fusing modalities to achieve more generalized artificial intelligence.
—James Barrat, Big Think, 2 Sep. 2025
This year, nail artists are reviving the trend by fusing their modern expertise with this nostalgic aesthetic.
—Jeanne Ballion, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fusing
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The scent is smoky yet sweet, spicy yet smooth, dark but with an underlying lightness—the result of combining clean white musk with rose, tobacco, suede, and cumin.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The collection features hoodies, tees, jackets, and hats, all combining NFL branding with BXR aesthetics, making for something that appeals both to sports super‑fans and streetwear lovers alike.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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If this conveyor belt of warm, salty water were disrupted — say, by an influx of freshwater from melting Greenland ice, or warmer ocean temperatures — the result could be catastrophic.—
Gregory Barber,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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The style fused the sleek polish of a wet look with a deep, sculptural wave that framed the face before melting seamlessly into a bun.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Sep. 2025
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The drink is a twist on the conventional Whisky Sour, mixing Johnnie Walker Black American whisky and British marmalade.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Whether spinning De La Soul and underground hip-hop or mixing AC/DC with Biggie Smalls, Ronson both reveled in the auditory stimulation with fellow vampires and slipped into the dangers of too many dark rooms.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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Warm conditions produce more food for these microbes, which thrive in rotting vegetation, as is found in tropical wetlands and thawing Arctic permafrost.—
Katherine Bourzac,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Two Hearts Of A New MacBook Apple has been reluctant to feed these demands over the last decade, but there are signs that the attitude is thawing.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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However, today, there are more sophisticated options, allowing for short and long-term deposits, interest compounding, and even merging lending with staking.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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After a major restructuring in December 2024, biotech company BenevolentAI delisted from the Euronext Amsterdam stock exchange in March before merging with Osaka Holdings.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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Another way Dr Pepper is evolving its storytelling is integrating into existing programming like The Pat McAfee Show during the show’s signature commercial-free hour.—
Kristi Dosh,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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For Yang’s microscope, the network instantly reconstructs high-resolution details across a large 3D volume, integrating data from all 100 lenslets into a single coherent image.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Or those who know the difference between a smudging brush and a blending brush and how to use them when creating a smoky eye.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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By blending emotion with function, this companion robot proves that the future of robotics could be courteous and cuddly.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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The pieces, arranged by color, evoked balls of a bygone era, with some sporting high collars and others incorporating gauzy drawings around the neck.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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Your architecture is often described as contextually relevant, incorporating local materials and traditional craftsmanship.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Fusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fusing. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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