1
as in to confuse
to fail to differentiate (a thing) from something similar or related
be careful not to conflate gossip with real news
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as in to combine
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout
the movie conflates documentary footage and dramatized reenactments so seamlessly and ingeniously that viewers may not know what is real and what is not
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Recent Examples of conflate
To some, the White House appears to be conflating the two laws.
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Joel Rose, NPR, 16 May 2025
First adapted for the screen by Otto Preminger in 1958, the film starred David Niven and Jean Seberg, forever conflating the author in the public imagination with the artless allure — and iconic haircut — of Ms. Seberg.
—Sadie Stein, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Khalil’s lawyers argue the case improperly conflates domestic protests with foreign policy concerns and violates his free speech rights.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 7 May 2025
Protesters, which includes Jewish activists, say the Trump administration is conflating criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza with antisemitism.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
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Joel Rose, NPR, 16 May 2025
First adapted for the screen by Otto Preminger in 1958, the film starred David Niven and Jean Seberg, forever conflating the author in the public imagination with the artless allure — and iconic haircut — of Ms. Seberg.
—Sadie Stein, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Khalil’s lawyers argue the case improperly conflates domestic protests with foreign policy concerns and violates his free speech rights.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 7 May 2025
Protesters, which includes Jewish activists, say the Trump administration is conflating criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza with antisemitism.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflate
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Elections and Certifications Don’t confuse a benefit or B corporation with a B Corp.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The measures are set to take effect on Monday and have left many Haitians confused.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Recognizing this reality, Mexico has developed an innovative consular model that combines diplomacy, a humanitarian approach and direct action for the benefit of its population abroad.—
Alicia G Kerber Palma,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2025
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Photo by Eric Lucero Most Popular Denver’s Inside Stories combines the capabilities of a large design firm with the hands-on approach of a smaller studio, giving clients the best of both worlds.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
29 May 2025
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But in the fifth set, when everything was on the line, Paul mixed in just enough slices and sharp angles, while Khachanov fell back to his flat, grunting power, which has its limits in these parts.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Photograph: Tyler Shane Elite Turkish Coffee $36 Amazon The Process Traditionally, finely ground Turkish coffee is mixed with water in a cezve, along with some sugar, depending on your preferences.—
Tyler Shane,
Wired News,
31 May 2025
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Your broader focus should be on integrating systems in a seamless way that can evolve over time, as needed.—
Swapna Sathyan,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Moreover, Nintendo Switch Online is directly integrated into the Switch 2, allowing access to a large catalog of retro games.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
5 June 2025
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Coupled with a legacy tennis brand such as HEAD, Broomfield says the capsule collection uniquely merges both function and form.—
Ruth Etiesit Samuel,
Essence,
2 June 2025
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As an aside, this paper also states that the LMC may merge with the Milky Way within the next two billion years.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Crisp and raw acidity needs time to amalgamate with red fruit.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Ghost simply find the magic in the many amazing aspects from 80s arena rock greats and amalgamate it within their already robust songwriting.—
Quentin Thane Singer,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Here are some additional tips from our experts that incorporate both.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
27 May 2025
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In addition to the transmission tunnel, Mazda has incorporated batteries behind both seats, similar to the layout in the upcoming Porsche Cayman EV.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Her cruise 2026 show in Rome, which blended rtw and haute couture looks, was her swan song, and her departure was confirmed last Thursday.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
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Often, this means blending digital approaches with traditional structures.—
Persa Sakellaridi,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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“Conflate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflate. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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