1
as in to tie (together)
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2
as in to mix (up)
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There was confusion at first about whether a shooting had occurred or whether plates dropping to the floor had been mistaken for gunshots.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
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When a Southern California resident spotted a fleshy purple organism on the shore, she might have been forgiven for mistaking it for a fungus.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
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But some researchers told the Science Media Center that the Cochrane review conflated failed drugs such as aducanumab with newer ones, thus hiding the effect of the more modern treatments.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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On Thursday, the pope released a statement against military leaders who conflate war with divinity.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Lump (together).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lump%20%28together%29. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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