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
That restraint is precisely what feels absent in much of today’s discourse, where criticism of state action is often conflated with hatred of a people, and where historical trauma is sometimes used to silence moral questions rather than deepen them.
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Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Experts worry watching sports has become conflated with betting the lines.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
The report warned that neglect is often minimized within the child welfare system, where it can be conflated with poverty and social workers may be reluctant to penalize poor or minority parents who are juggling multiple jobs.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
Two different processes Forgiveness is also confusing, thanks to the way it is typically conflated with reconciliation.
—Richard Balkin, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
Their prestige suffers because it is conflated in the public’s mind with long lines at the DMV, fastidious building inspectors, parking tickets—the stuff of local functionaries.
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2026
Trademark registration and choice of team name should not be confused or conflated.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Daniela Amodei drew a distinction between the technology curve and the economic curve, an important nuance that tends to get conflated in the public debate.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2026
This also should not be conflated with the property tax discussion between the Bears and Arlington Heights, which will affect taxpayers and local governments in that area.
—Don Dewitte, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026
Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Experts worry watching sports has become conflated with betting the lines.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
The report warned that neglect is often minimized within the child welfare system, where it can be conflated with poverty and social workers may be reluctant to penalize poor or minority parents who are juggling multiple jobs.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
Two different processes Forgiveness is also confusing, thanks to the way it is typically conflated with reconciliation.
—Richard Balkin, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
Their prestige suffers because it is conflated in the public’s mind with long lines at the DMV, fastidious building inspectors, parking tickets—the stuff of local functionaries.
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2026
Trademark registration and choice of team name should not be confused or conflated.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Daniela Amodei drew a distinction between the technology curve and the economic curve, an important nuance that tends to get conflated in the public debate.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2026
This also should not be conflated with the property tax discussion between the Bears and Arlington Heights, which will affect taxpayers and local governments in that area.
—Don Dewitte, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflated
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An Aussie was the winner, but Jaelin Kauf got the silver and Liz Lemley (not to be confused with 30 Rock’s Liz Lemon) won the B final for the bronze.—
John Cherwa,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Compassionate care for patients with serious medical conditions should not be confused with broad commercialization of drugs.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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There, he was prescribed brimhana, or tissue regeneration, using a bolus therapy made from goat meat mixed with rice, milk, and spices.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2026
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Software Software stocks — which were at the center of a historic sell-off just last week — also got caught up in Thursday's drawdown, but were mixed on Friday morning.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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The first quarter took 35 minutes to be completed as both teams combined for nine fouls and 13 turnovers.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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The problem was offensive — Ball and Miller combined to shoot 2-for-18 from 3-point land.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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Heavy winds fanned the flames and merged the two fires into one.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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Apricity formed in 2018, when two addiction recovery programs merged.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Developed by Musk’s AI startup, xAI, which acquired X last year, Grok is integrated into X’s social media feeds.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Evaluators monitored how quickly crews integrated the system into existing workflows.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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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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Even with his unorthodox style of guitar, which blended lead and rhythm, Weir was the glue that helped keep the band together.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2026
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And when dipped in our unique combination of cocktail sauce blended with barbecue sauce, dinner will be anything but bland.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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The design of the sleeveless dress also incorporated a hint of the peekaboo bra layering trend, which saw a red carpet revitalization in 2024 and 2025.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Her wide-leg trousers came in a matching deep blue hue and incorporated cargo pockets.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Conflated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflated. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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