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
The report warned that neglect is often minimized within the child welfare system, where it can be conflated with poverty and social workers may be reluctant to penalize poor or minority parents who are juggling multiple jobs.
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Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
The report states that a series of conflating issues, such as widespread budget cuts, technological disruption, the dominance of streamers, and economic instability, have caused the feeling of fear and crisis across the industry.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
Yet there are strong cultural messages that conflate relationship duration with relationship seriousness, stability, and even happiness, as well as individual fortitude.
—Gabrielle Kassel, SELF, 29 Jan. 2026
Two different processes Forgiveness is also confusing, thanks to the way it is typically conflated with reconciliation.
—Richard Balkin, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
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Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
The report states that a series of conflating issues, such as widespread budget cuts, technological disruption, the dominance of streamers, and economic instability, have caused the feeling of fear and crisis across the industry.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
Yet there are strong cultural messages that conflate relationship duration with relationship seriousness, stability, and even happiness, as well as individual fortitude.
—Gabrielle Kassel, SELF, 29 Jan. 2026
Two different processes Forgiveness is also confusing, thanks to the way it is typically conflated with reconciliation.
—Richard Balkin, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflate
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Restaurants that have a smaller 3% charge to cover healthcare might leave customers confused on how to proceed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Netflix representatives have been warning investors not to confuse the expiration of the Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period with regulatory clearance, citing examples where DOJ investigations have continued, per a note from Guggenheim Securities this week.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
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Six of Newport Harbor’s eight hits came from the six through nine spots in the batting order and those players combined for five RBIs.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
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Add to bowl with dressing, and toss well to combine.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
25 Feb. 2026
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In large bowl, mix shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, blue cheese or ranch dressing and Frank’s RedHot until well combined.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
25 Feb. 2026
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In stock markets abroad, indexes were mixed in Europe amid mostly modest movements.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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NextGen research robot The PM01 is a compact humanoid robot designed for researchers seeking to integrate human-like capabilities with advanced robotics.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Tyersall-Gallop core is integrated into the park’s existing rainforest and the Bukit Timah core is home to a children's garden complete with treehouses, a suspension bridge, and farm.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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When Random House and Penguin merged into Penguin Random House in 2013, Godoff was under the same roof as her old company.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2026
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For me, this collaboration was about merging utility with emotion — taking the functional codes we’re known for and injecting them with a sense of play, color and character.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Furthermore, the platform applies AI analytics to help amalgamate that information into actionable insights.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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So The Athletic asked Gary Bettman in December if the NHL had a process in place to amalgamate Jets 1.0 and 2.0 NHL records under the umbrella of the current franchise, as would be the wishes of most Jets fans.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2026
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Mitchell Bend residents wanted to incorporate in hopes of regulating noise and pollution from the nearby crypto-mining company.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Feb. 2026
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Canva will continue to operate Cavalry for people to use and buy independently, while also incorporating the animation technology into the core Canva product and the Affinity application for professional designers.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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The main castle is one of the oldest remaining examples of Jacobean architecture, which means it was built in the 1600s in a style that blends English, Scottish, and Italian architecture.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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His bodybuilding videos blend faith with fitness, gaining him international attention and over 112,000 followers on Instagram.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Conflate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflate. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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