Definition of fusenext
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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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How is the word fuse different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of fuse are amalgamate, blend, coalesce, commingle, merge, mingle, and mix. While all these words mean "to combine into a more or less uniform whole," fuse stresses oneness and indissolubility of the resulting product.

a building in which modernism and classicism are fused

When could amalgamate be used to replace fuse?

In some situations, the words amalgamate and fuse are roughly equivalent. However, amalgamate implies the forming of a close union without complete loss of individual identities.

refugees who were readily amalgamated into the community

Where would blend be a reasonable alternative to fuse?

The synonyms blend and fuse are sometimes interchangeable, but blend implies that the elements as such disappear in the resulting mixture.

blended several teas to create a balanced flavor

In what contexts can coalesce take the place of fuse?

The words coalesce and fuse can be used in similar contexts, but coalesce implies an affinity in the merging elements and usually a resulting organic unity.

telling details that coalesce into a striking portrait

When is it sensible to use commingle instead of fuse?

While the synonyms commingle and fuse are close in meaning, commingle implies a closer or more thorough mingling.

a sense of duty commingled with a fierce pride drove her

When might merge be a better fit than fuse?

While in some cases nearly identical to fuse, merge suggests a combining in which one or more elements are lost in the whole.

in his mind reality and fantasy merged

When would mingle be a good substitute for fuse?

Although the words mingle and fuse have much in common, mingle usually suggests that the elements are still somewhat distinguishable or separately active.

fear mingled with anticipation in my mind

When can mix be used instead of fuse?

The meanings of mix and fuse largely overlap; however, mix may or may not imply loss of each element's identity.

mix the salad greens
mix a drink

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of fuse But Muskism is not about replacing countries with ​companies — ​it is about fusing the two. Ben Tarnoff, Big Think, 23 Apr. 2026 And each one is not a single organism but an entire colony of tiny animals called polyps, all fused together and functioning as one. Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026 Our hearts break for the victims even as Michael’s music is fused to our souls. Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026 In his text, Andreessen—who founded Netscape, the first commercial browser company, in the 1990s—frames technological progress as a moral good, a struggle in which, the manifesto claims with modernist gusto, beauty and progress are fused. Simon Denny, Artforum, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fuse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuse
Verb
  • Several of the films are among the most expensive ever made, and all of them combined have grossed more than seven billion dollars.
    Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2026
  • All these factors combined lead to more walks.
    Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Two building owners hoping to bring the Museum of Ice Cream to LoDo have seen those dreams melt away.
    Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
  • The two-in-one tool uses heat to melt and fuse the edges of plastic packaging back together, creating a much tighter seal than an everyday chip clip.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Reduce mixer speed to low and with motor running, add dry ingredients and banana mixture in 2 batches each, alternating between batches and mixing 30 seconds after each addition before adding the next.
    Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Stock futures are mixed in pre-market trading.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • In a different draft class, the Browns would likely be connected to a first-round passer.
    Zac Jackson, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Alex Bregman delivered his biggest hit in a Cubs uniform, connecting on a game-tying solo home run off Blake Treinen in the eighth.
    Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • In some experiments, scientists have reactivated viruses that remained capable of infecting host cells after thawing, though none have been linked to human illness.
    Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Investors sold off defense stocks such as Northrop Grumman , Lockheed Martin , RTX and L3Harris Technologies after tensions in the Middle East appeared to finally be thawing.
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • That’s Carowinds’ former parent company, which merged with Six Flags in 2024 in a blockbuster $8 billion deal.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
  • It is being continued by the new Kiwanis Club of Poway and the Ranches that formed last fall when the Los Rancheros and Poway clubs merged.
    Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • This new iteration was partly handled by Room40 label boss Lawrence English, who reconstructed the original master tapes and blended them with recent performances by Lockwood and Vanessa Tomlinson, who plays the gong.
    Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The Personal Blender includes two Tritan Renew blending cups and the ultra-durable Rapid Extractor Blade to make delicious smoothies and more.
    Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Stash extra blankets and pillows in the pull-out drawers, and arrange display books or decor on the shelves integrated into the armrests.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Detroit will still evaluate and integrate its rookie class, just without the additional minicamp that has typically taken place shortly after the draft.
    Bob Tripi, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026

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“Fuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuse. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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