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
Experts said some lawmakers are conflating outright falsehoods with legitimate, small-scale research into geoengineering, and backlash to the research is intensifying.
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Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 29 July 2025
Elizabeth Spiers, a progressive digital strategist and journalist, said political and business leaders tend to conflate younger generations’ criticism of economic systems with political extremism.
—Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 23 July 2025
While critics sometimes conflate American public broadcasting with state-run outlets, the structures are very different.
—Stephanie A, The Conversation, 21 July 2025
Journalists and academics alike also conflate material needs due to a lack of understanding of the chemistry of these technologies.
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
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Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 29 July 2025
Elizabeth Spiers, a progressive digital strategist and journalist, said political and business leaders tend to conflate younger generations’ criticism of economic systems with political extremism.
—Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 23 July 2025
While critics sometimes conflate American public broadcasting with state-run outlets, the structures are very different.
—Stephanie A, The Conversation, 21 July 2025
Journalists and academics alike also conflate material needs due to a lack of understanding of the chemistry of these technologies.
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflate
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The refusal by the union to obey the order left many travelers at Toronto Pearson International Airport confused and frustrated on Aug. 17.—
Allison Lampert,
USA Today,
17 Aug. 2025
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The Chiefs looked overwhelmed and confused at times.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
16 Aug. 2025
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Gilbert and Pease realized that this data could be combined with satellite information about light pollution, as well as information about sunrise and sunset times.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
21 Aug. 2025
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Historically low mortgage rates during the pandemic, combined with a new focus on the domestic space, the rise of remote work, and an emphasis on improving one's life-work balance, led to an explosion in homebuying activity across the country between 2020 and 2022.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
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Stone said the group mixes patriotism with protest, waving flags to show their support of the U.S. but disdain with the current administration.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
12 Aug. 2025
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DeMarco played every instrument; produced, engineered, and mixed the songs; shot the album cover and music videos using a tripod; and is releasing it on his own label.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
11 Aug. 2025
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On some models, these may be raised handles or integrated into the frame of the tray.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 Aug. 2025
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There's no belt drive; the 400 V hybrid system powers the air conditioning electrically now via its 1.9 kWh lithium-ion battery, and the water pump is integrated into the engine block.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
15 Aug. 2025
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With Disney+ and Hulu set to merge in 2026 — and the Hulu app going away — Disney is reshuffling the marketing leadership of its entertainment division.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
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Colbert’s show is ending amid uniquely political circumstances, to be sure, with CBS’s parent company, Paramount, and President Donald Trump having reached a multimillion-dollar legal settlement while the company attempted to merge with Skydance Media.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
13 Aug. 2025
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With seven of its nine tracks hitting Billboard’s Top Ten, Thriller amalgamated the lines of genre, form and grandly, that of race leading Black music back to its natural position of the forefront amid the clouds of being marginalized.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
26 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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The Carolina Panthers, Hornets and Charlotte FC all incorporate their own versions of blue in their logos and uniforms.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Aug. 2025
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Some effective tactics included incorporating zero-calorie sauces into meals and eating high-protein lunches, including chicken breast and ground beef.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
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For older water stains or for camouflaging other stains, Mock advises following a process that aims to blend the stain with the surrounding area, as lifting the stain entirely isn’t possible without discoloring the leather.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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They’re designed to improve real-world life by blending the physical and the digital in ways that feel natural.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Conflate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflate. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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