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as in confuses
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 combines
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 conflates
But Kennedy’s initiative conflates that genuine clinical need with claims unsupported by evidence — and some that are actively dangerous.
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Jonathan Slater, STAT, 13 May 2026
Equating blanket surveillance with public safety conflates convenience with necessity.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
Some protesters have displayed antisemitic sentiment, and used language that conflates enmity toward Israel, Zionism and Jews themselves.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 1 May 2026
This entire season has dissected the way that modern society conflates existential and economic purpose.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 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
Tate’s commentary instead conflates population-level decline (NAEP) with performance among a selective, higher-achieving subset of students (SAT/ACT), and then treats this mismatch as evidence of test manipulation.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Critics say that definition conflates criticism of the Israeli government with antisemitism.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
Nobility is a social construct that conflates social status with positive character traits and has been used for centuries to justify the hoarding of power and wealth.
—F.d. Flam, Twin Cities, 22 Nov. 2025
Jonathan Slater, STAT, 13 May 2026
Equating blanket surveillance with public safety conflates convenience with necessity.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
Some protesters have displayed antisemitic sentiment, and used language that conflates enmity toward Israel, Zionism and Jews themselves.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 1 May 2026
This entire season has dissected the way that modern society conflates existential and economic purpose.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 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
Tate’s commentary instead conflates population-level decline (NAEP) with performance among a selective, higher-achieving subset of students (SAT/ACT), and then treats this mismatch as evidence of test manipulation.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Critics say that definition conflates criticism of the Israeli government with antisemitism.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
Nobility is a social construct that conflates social status with positive character traits and has been used for centuries to justify the hoarding of power and wealth.
—F.d. Flam, Twin Cities, 22 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflates
Verb
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There is a version of leadership that confuses visibility with impact, equating big initiatives and dramatic turnarounds with strong leadership.—
Monica Cutia,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The whole concept of toxic fandom confuses me because, outside of the anger and backwards thinking, because who cares about a movie franchise that much?—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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The 6,845-yard (and always highly rated on a national level) Links/Quarry combination at Bay Harbor Golf Club in Petoskey combines sweeping views of Lake Michigan from the perch above, on the opening six holes.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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According to the company, the interceptor combines multiple guidance methods to ensure effectiveness in contested environments.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
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Sportico Studio merges Sportico’s unmatched sports business editorial coverage and industry-best live events platforms to capture the business of sports in digital media formats.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
16 June 2026
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The Sixteen camera merges the analog appeal of film with the instant digital playback of video, giving the filmmaker free rein to shoot with creativity while ensuring producers and editors will have immediate access to the digital images as dailies, for backup and quick editing.—
Shirl Leigh
June 15,
New Atlas,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Then, the app seamlessly integrates them into your budget.—
Amy DeYoung,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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The system integrates navigation, communications, processing, and autonomous decision-making into a single framework.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Tarr mixes professional and amateur performers, yet demands the same unrehearsed naturalism from each.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 June 2026
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Every piece mixes and matches with the rest, so a handful of items turns into a long list of outfits.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The coaster’s backstory incorporates the name of the village — named for the storms that sweep across the plains — and a local unbeatable bull that the matadors nicknamed Tormenta for his fierce strength and incredible speed.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
19 June 2026
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The Art Nouveau design incorporates ceiling frescoes, terra-cotta floors, and intricate woodwork.—
Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Verb
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This woven crossbody blends fashion and function with ease.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
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Designed to complement the surrounding 1930’s Art Deco architecture that defines Rockefeller Center, the clock seamlessly blends Rolex's signature design language with the historic aesthetic of this highly recognizable destination.—
Roberta Naas,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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“Conflates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflates. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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