1
as in confused
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 mixed
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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Many people get confused by these forms which contain code and jargon that rarely offer a clear explanation of anything.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024 -
Many were left confused as to how or why the Yankees couldn't have matched that number to bring the Gold Glove first baseman to the Bronx.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
21 Dec. 2024
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Google merged DeepMind with Google Brain, another AI research unit at the search company, to become Google DeepMind in April 2023.—
Hayden Field,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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After the Senate passed its tariff bill in March 1930, it was merged into the House version.—
Mike Patton,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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These factors are integrated into course material and field sessions non-stop.—
Ashley Thess,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
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The most robust effort to date comes from Germany’s Deutsche Fußball Liga, with a mandatory environmental sustainability criteria being integrated into club licensing regulations for Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 in 2022.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Her words resonated deeply, encapsulating the essence of her four-decade-long career that has seamlessly blended African traditions with global influences.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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The former seaside pleasure palace of the playboy King George IV features Indian and Chinese influences blended with traditional Regency design.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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The city was officially incorporated in May 1925 when the population was about 5,000 and farming was a key highlight.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2025
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Walls thick enough to withstand bombs could and probably should be incorporated into the new structure.—
Michael Walker,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Conflated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflated. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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