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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Recent Examples of conflated
In the process, eras get conflated.
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
A number of separate stories have been conflated into a data breach that never was, and users are understandably alarmed.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
To wit, there’s semi-formal, which is often conflated with cocktail dress codes, as well as beach formal, which is sometimes the rule for destination weddings.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2025
But to what extent are Israeli citizens being conflated with the Netanyahu government in international criticism?
—Asher Kaufman, The Conversation, 23 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, international students, like Mahmoud Khalil and Rümeysa Öztürk were detained and their pro-Palestinian activism was conflated with support for the terror group Hamas.
—Time, 8 Aug. 2025
But Brianna noticed that genuine harms were being conflated with differences in compatibility.
—Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2025
Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
A number of separate stories have been conflated into a data breach that never was, and users are understandably alarmed.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
To wit, there’s semi-formal, which is often conflated with cocktail dress codes, as well as beach formal, which is sometimes the rule for destination weddings.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2025
But to what extent are Israeli citizens being conflated with the Netanyahu government in international criticism?
—Asher Kaufman, The Conversation, 23 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, international students, like Mahmoud Khalil and Rümeysa Öztürk were detained and their pro-Palestinian activism was conflated with support for the terror group Hamas.
—Time, 8 Aug. 2025
But Brianna noticed that genuine harms were being conflated with differences in compatibility.
—Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflated
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One of the higher-ups felt my title Stairway to Heaven would be confused with the 1939 movie of the same name.—
Cameron Crowe,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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Netflix’s co-CEOs then confused Wall Street by not slamming the door on a possible bid.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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Those elements are mixed in with stories of rape, misogyny and ancestral theft that have occurred over generations, but the blend isn’t easy to follow and Chong’s message tends to get lost in the confusion.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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The remaining cacao nibs are heated, ground to a paste, and mixed with the barest amount of sugar and, if making milk chocolate, milk powder, before being transferred to a refiner.—
Aleksandra Crapanzano,
The Atlantic,
27 Oct. 2025
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The pair combined excellently, sometimes with one-twos, and Eze repeatedly slotted through balls for Mateta to score on the angle.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Hot water combined with harsh, abrasive dishwasher detergents will damage the finish on some types of pans.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
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The color palette was inspired by the season’s depth, per the brand’s description, gravitating toward designs and silhouettes that merged modernity and timelessness.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
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Finally, a transparent indium tin oxide film provided the electrical circuit for the small detector, which could be easily merged with existing wearables.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Nielsen also has expanded its out-of-home coverage since those venues were integrated with the national TV ratings panel in fall 2020.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Mix until the ingredients are well integrated.—
Laura Solla,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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The 25-year-old has amalgamated his global upbringing, modern life experiences, and keen musical talents to create a unique sound.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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December’s Blizzard of the Month is the beloved Frosted Sugar Cookie Blizzard and is made of soft sugar cookie pieces, icing and sprinkles all blended with soft serve ice cream.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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These women practiced conjure, a spiritual tradition that blended West African religions with Christianity in the deep and low-country South.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Oct. 2025
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In 1924, the city, first named Lawndale and later changed to Colma, was incorporated as a city to protect the dead from encroachment.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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Chromophoric proof concept The team harnessed enzymes to generate acetyllysine inside cells, then incorporated it into proteins at specific sites.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Conflated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflated. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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