1
as in to tie (together)
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2
as in to mix (up)
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But my silence should not be mistaken for agreement with lies.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2026 -
In September 2018, Guyger mistook Jean’s apartment for her own.—
Jane Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Don't conflate us, Mansour pleas, even as many users, politicians and commentators mix them up regularly.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2026
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This entire season has dissected the way that modern society conflates existential and economic purpose.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Lump (together).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lump%20%28together%29. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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