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
For example, lithium is largely needed for batteries that are not necessarily an AI infrastructure issue but can get conflated in discussions on any novel technological entity.
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Saleem H. Ali, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
However, Trump’s descriptions have conflated two different immigrant child populations.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 17 July 2025
But the two are easy to conflate and can have some incidental overlap, which can be politically useful.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 10 July 2025
On storytelling, detractors maintain that conflating animated escapism with real-world trauma risks exploiting entertainment for advocacy, advocating clearer separation between art and political commentary[No citation].
—Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
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Saleem H. Ali, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
However, Trump’s descriptions have conflated two different immigrant child populations.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 17 July 2025
But the two are easy to conflate and can have some incidental overlap, which can be politically useful.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 10 July 2025
On storytelling, detractors maintain that conflating animated escapism with real-world trauma risks exploiting entertainment for advocacy, advocating clearer separation between art and political commentary[No citation].
—Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflate
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By 1915, scientists unearthed 2 million bones of large animals from La Brea, and a pattern emerged that both excited and confused them: too many predators.—
Ian Rose,
JSTOR Daily,
23 July 2025
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Two people can deliver the same message, but their delivery style can make the difference between motivating and confusing a team.—
Kendra MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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When deaths from heat and cold are combined, Europe has close to 50 times as many deaths as the U.S. — as many as 250,000 to 500,000 more deaths every year.—
Cory Franklin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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Then combine these into one powerful, tweet-length statement (280 characters or fewer) that captures my contrarian perspective.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Cooked broccoli sprouts can be steamed, sautéed, or mixed into a stir-fry.—
Christopher Bergland,
Verywell Health,
31 July 2025
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But through the sheer power of mixing genes into new combinations, the risky gamble of interspecies pairings has also sometimes majorly paid off.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
31 July 2025
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The marks a shift in extending the application of AI beyond technical domains to help workers integrate AI in their team.—
Jeanne Meister,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Once young people reach the workforce, our internships and onboarding should integrate wellness practices into the foundational skills that help them — and our companies — thrive.—
Elan Gepner-Dales,
Rolling Stone,
23 July 2025
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Much of his present district has been merged into the district now held by fellow Democrat Greg Casar.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Aug. 2025
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For instance, Caesars Entertainment merged with Eldorado Resorts in 2020 in a $17.3 billion deal.—
Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
1 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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For companies exploring how to incorporate AI into their ESG strategies, some lessons can be learned from IKEA’s approach.—
Oludolapo Makinde,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The new school will incorporate part of the existing school into its design.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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The interiors blend international polish with regional craftsmanship, pairing Austrian fabrics and restored antiques with discreet contemporary touches.—
Katharina Kotrba,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Vitry presents me with a rendering that shows a Ghost finished in Brewster Green, a sparkling hue that blends nicely with the variant’s darkened trim, including an illuminated, carbon-fiber Spirit of Ecstasy and 23-inch rims.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
31 July 2025
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“Conflate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflate. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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