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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
Critics argue Hinton conflates perception with experience, stressing consciousness is a first-person fact, not merely a functional process.
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Andréa Morris,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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.
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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.
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Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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
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.
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Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
Critics say that definition conflates criticism of the Israeli government with antisemitism.
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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.
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F.d. Flam,
Twin Cities,
22 Nov. 2025
Andréa Morris,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
But Kennedy’s initiative conflates that genuine clinical need with claims unsupported by evidence — and some that are actively dangerous.
—
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
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
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But nobody confuses Harvard Extension School classes with the real thing.
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If a neighbor or sibling confuses the thread, summarize and invite a decision.
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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.
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According to the company, the interceptor combines multiple guidance methods to ensure effectiveness in contested environments.
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Further drawing from classical dance skirts and ruff collars, the design team merges the reimagined construction and pleating with the shoe’s functional silhouette—resulting in a concept sneaker that balances performance with artistic expression, Asics noted.
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The waiver merges separate funding streams covering assessments, teacher development, English language learners, student support and after-school programs into one block grant.
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However, businesses seeking a complete end-to-end multi-channel strategy that natively integrates global WhatsApp touchpoints, landing pages, and lead scoring will need to upgrade to the more advanced Zoho Marketing Automation platform.
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The court agreed that states have a legal responsibility to provide support that integrates disabled Americans into their communities, and for nearly three decades, courts across the country have embraced that interpretation.
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Tarr mixes professional and amateur performers, yet demands the same unrehearsed naturalism from each.
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Every piece mixes and matches with the rest, so a handful of items turns into a long list of outfits.
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The Nampa facility incorporates this Amazon technology to help handle the mass amounts of products going in and out of the center.
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Its new design incorporates local materials and draws inspiration from the Pittsburgh region's landscape and industrial history.
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The drivers will speed past landmarks including the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, the National Gallery of Art and the National Archives, creating a course that blends technical challenge with an unmistakable and historic backdrop.
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The lightweight cream deposits a subtle wash of color, and blends tracelessly to create a fresh-faced, no-makeup-makeup finish.
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“Conflates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflates. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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