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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
This entire season has dissected the way that modern society conflates existential and economic purpose.
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Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
Noem has also conflated releases with apprehensions.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 28 Feb. 2026
The incident at the Legislature showed how people conflate Latino Idahoans with immigrants, ACLU of Idaho spokesperson Rebecca De León said.
—Idaho Statesman, 24 Feb. 2026
Given that women in other countries do wear lipstick as an act of resistance today, suggesting that American feminists did so in 1912 conflates their wildly different cultural contexts, and blurs one’s sense of what constitutes public dissidence.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
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Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
Noem has also conflated releases with apprehensions.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 28 Feb. 2026
The incident at the Legislature showed how people conflate Latino Idahoans with immigrants, ACLU of Idaho spokesperson Rebecca De León said.
—Idaho Statesman, 24 Feb. 2026
Given that women in other countries do wear lipstick as an act of resistance today, suggesting that American feminists did so in 1912 conflates their wildly different cultural contexts, and blurs one’s sense of what constitutes public dissidence.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflate
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That has to be confusing to the hitter.—
Eno Sarris,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Two years later, promoters marketed confusing credits such as the Employee Retention Credit to businesses that did not qualify, collecting fees to file improper claims.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Dante Nori hit into a run-scoring forceout against Ricardo Sánchez, the first of six relievers who combined to finish a five-hitter.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Cowboy hats, jeans, a lot of alcohol and bull riding combine into a special mix of hypermasculine rituals at Mexican rodeo shows.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Mar. 2026
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Over his generous pours of cheap beer and dive-bar cocktails, aging All-Americans and national champions told stories about their old coach, mixing in laughs with the occasional Holtz imitation.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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That worry, however, appears to mostly be coming from outside of the organization, from fans and scouts, though members of the latter group came away impressed with the way Manaea mixed his pitches against Miami.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Defense technology is rapidly evolving as artificial intelligence and unmanned systems become more integrated into military operations.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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The department will integrate higher education and workforce development programs.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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The administration also eliminated the dedicated Iran office, merging it with the Iraq office.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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In the desire to close a transaction, merging parties may be more willing to come to the table.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 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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Treatments, including massages and anti-aging therapies, incorporate skincare by Santa Maria Novella, the historic Florentine apothecary.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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To ensure safety during outdoor work, adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s recommendations by incorporating regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Romantasy books blend the best of both the fantasy and romance genres, delivering high-stakes political conflicts, endless action and plot twists, and, of course, swoon-worthy love.—
De Elizabeth,
Glamour,
17 Mar. 2026
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The warm tones in the braids absolutely glowed, especially when paired with a striking pop of more dramatic color from the super-blonde, nearly platinum color in the mid-lengths, which blended with chocolate and espresso brunette tones for a cool color contrast.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Conflate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflate. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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