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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 to borrow Manidis’s framework, the drive to create such a tool conflates useless toil with meaningful labor.
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Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2025
Among the crowds, which have on occasion contained tens of thousands, there have been displays of violent antisemitic sentiment, as well as language that conflates enmity toward Israel, Zionism and Jews themselves.
—Alex Holmes, NBC news, 3 Oct. 2025
The bill conflates ethics with tax relief and reinforces the idea that lawmakers need a sweet treat to behave ethically.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2025
Among the crowds, which have on occasion contained tens of thousands, there have been displays of violent antisemitic sentiment, as well as language that conflates enmity toward Israel, Zionism and Jews themselves.
—Alex Holmes, NBC news, 3 Oct. 2025
The bill conflates ethics with tax relief and reinforces the idea that lawmakers need a sweet treat to behave ethically.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflates
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But the state’s message confuses parents, especially the poor and underserved, Anzalone said.—
Arthur Allen,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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And yet, even though not having children is becoming more widely accepted and understood in our society, there’s something about a woman who has never been married that still confuses and scares people.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Peychaud’s Bitters, all cherry and anise as opposed to Angostura Bitters’ cinnamon and clove, combines with the herbal pop of absinthe and the spicy backbone of the rye to create something wholly new.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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The song combines love at first sight, drugs, and death.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
25 Oct. 2025
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Ink merges into breast milk, tranquillity and space to think are filled with irritating barking, and Lawrence loses herself to the madness.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Their latest offering merges Wife Swap with our beloved Bravolebrities — but no, Housewives from different cities aren’t swapping lives with each other.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
22 Oct. 2025
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The system integrates Nokia Federal’s Banshee Flex Radio, a ruggedized 5G private wireless platform that supports persistent and adaptive communications for manned and unmanned systems.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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The space also integrates light sensors that adjust brightness according to rain or shine, a nod to the natural world that is part of the brand’s outdoor heritage.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
30 Oct. 2025
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The show mixes music, magic, and real tween emotions, showing how Vee builds friendships and finds her voice while keeping her vampire identity a secret.—
Allison McClain Merrill,
Parents,
27 Oct. 2025
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It’s filled with global flavors and spice mixes for a variety of different meals, including barbecue rubs, Mediterranean blends, Italian blends, steak rubs, and more.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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The interior also incorporates great tech.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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Throughout the home, the couple incorporates a variety of pieces either sourced or created by hand themselves.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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This is especially true of the spooky dolls like Chucky from the Child’s Play franchise, who is a serial killer turned into a children’s toy by way of Voodoo, a religious tradition that blends Yoruba, Congolese, and Catholic beliefs and practices.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Oct. 2025
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Shi has also helped Bosideng to secure a multiyear partnership in 2024 with Errolson Hugh of Acronym for the launch of the Vertex collection, which blends urban minimalism with utilitarian performance.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Conflates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflates. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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