conflate

verb

kən-ˈflāt How to pronounce conflate (audio)
Definition of conflatenext
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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2
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 Yet politicians increasingly conflate those distinctions and speak about Hispanics through the language of fear. — Angelette C. Aviles, Baltimore Sun, 19 Sep. 2026 Credit counseling services are often conflated with debt settlement companies because both help consumers tackle high-interest debt. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026 Safety recommendations are often stricter than the legal minimum, and the two issues can sometimes be conflated. — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026 In the episode that sparked the backlash, Piker claimed that pro-Israel Jewish leaders conflate Jewish identity with support for Israel, and cause anger at Israel to fuel antisemitism and endanger American Jews. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conflate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflate
  1. confuse
  2. combine
  3. mix
  4. integrate
  5. merge
  6. amalgamate
  7. incorporate
  8. blend
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  • At last week's race in Azerbaijan, Cadillac's Valtteri Bottas crashed on the last lap and reportedly blamed it on the software becoming confused and affecting his braking.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Immigrant parents there wanted help writing to their kids’ teachers and making sense of confusing forms.
    — Steven Choi, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of confuse
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  • Missile with multiple roles SM-6 combines several capabilities within one missile design.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Walk past the bar, toward the horizon, and there’s Rumari, whose name combines the words for house (rumah), moon (purnama) and sun (matahari).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of combine
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  • Architectural Digest reports that designers are mixing vintage nightstands, upholstered chairs, wood furniture and lighting into contemporary spaces.
    — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Earlier this month, my colleague Christopher Reynolds in Travel put together a list of 13 fall travel ideas, from California deserts to the coast, with a couple of mountain destinations mixed in.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of mix
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  • Operators can integrate new sensing and engagement capabilities as their requirements evolve.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Wiener’s tapestries integrate objects and fragments of her everyday life, among them, cutting boards, old shopping lists, newspapers, cables, and even cucumbers.
    — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of integrate
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  • After his sudden death in 1960, Olivetti began a slow decline and was eventually broken up and merged with a telecommunications company.
    — E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Mass Appeal and Whatnot are merging hip-hop, comics, art, fashion, sports and collectibles at this year’s New York City Comic Con.
    — Angel Diaz, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of merge
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  • Moreover, Skida had been amalgamating preseason orders with instant stock in the same retail order flows, creating a host of complicated inventory issues.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The combined company would also amalgamate CBS, CNN, HBO Max, Paramount+ and dozens of cable channels.
    — Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 21 July 2026
Definition of amalgamate
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  • Experts recommend incorporating these timeless techniques into routines for cleaning appliances, surfaces, and laundry.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2026
  • To manage mixed-flooring environments seamlessly, the robot incorporates Narwal’s CarpetFocus™ technology alongside the DualFlow anti-tangle system.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of incorporate
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  • Mao Geping, a leading name in Chinese makeup artistry and education, will bring his distinctive approach, which blends traditional Eastern aesthetics with contemporary techniques.
    — Advertorial, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Martha Stewart reports that designers are blending vintage and modern pieces to create interiors that feel curated, personal and full of character.
    — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of blend

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“Conflate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflate. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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