fused 1 of 2

fused

2 of 2

verb

past tense of fuse
1
2
as in melted
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

3

Examples Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of fused
Verb
The timeless Sebastian Richard Espinosa suits, stolen Bad Brains tees, and New York City tourist clothes that had defined parts of his journey are now fused. Julian Randall, Essence, 4 Dec. 2024 It was caused by an electrical overstress that fused polycrystalline materials together. IEEE Spectrum, 2 Dec. 2024 Doing so, the team developed a battery with ‘all-in-one’ configuration where the electrolyte and electrodes were fused together at the interface. Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 29 Nov. 2024 That thirst for adventure eventually fused with her knack for photography, turning her into one of the most celebrated war journalists of her generation. Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 21 Nov. 2024 These rocks formed when lunar dust was fused by asteroid impacts. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024 Once fused, the invertebrates can even synchronize their muscle contractions and merge their digestive systems. Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Oct. 2024 Quantum annealing algorithm works like guiding a ball Published in the Chinese Journal of Computers, the research’s second approach is based on the quantum annealing algorithm fused with mathematical methods of crypto-graphic attacks to optimize the attacks on cryptographic components. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2024 The scientists suspected that this one was actually two, that had somehow fused together after being injured. Michael Irving, New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fused
Adjective
  • The integrated Intel graphics aren’t going to give you super-smooth frame rates in even moderately demanding games.
    Barry Collins, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
  • The art world had become a much more diverse and integrated place than the one O’Grady had entered in the ’80s, and Black feminist artists and curators were looking for their predecessors.
    Jillian Steinhauer, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring constantly and scraping bottom of saucepan with a silicone spatula, until chocolate is melted and smooth, about 3 minutes.
    Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Microwave white chocolate chips in a medium heatproof bowl on HIGH in 15-second intervals until melted, about 1 minute, stirring between intervals.
    Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • That being said, owners and developers in recent years have started to build new housing either connected to a shopping center, or nearby.
    David Moin, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Investigators have not said exactly how the three suspects are connected.
    Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • In a matter of years, dozens of manufacturers merged, leaving a handful of giant contractors — including Northrup Gruman, Lockheed Martin and Boeing — to dominate the sector.
    David Jeans, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Can’t think of a gift for the newly married couple who just merged their last initials?
    Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The violet in this scent is blended with African marigold, vetiver, and bergamot.
    Rose Dommu, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
  • These essences are then blended with alcohol, water and sugar at De Kuyper Royal Distillers in Schiedam, Netherlands, to create the final products.
    Rachel King, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • This development follows in the footsteps of NBA 2K and EA Sports FC (FIFA), which have gradually incorporated women athletes over the years, marking an ongoing and important shift in gaming representation for women.
    Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • They can be incorporated into your date-night fashion, and some styles are even glamorous enough for special occasions.
    Malia Griggs, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2024

Thesaurus Entries Near fused

Cite this Entry

“Fused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fused. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

More from Merriam-Webster on fused

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!