conflate

verb

kən-ˈflāt How to pronounce conflate (audio)
Definition of conflatenext
1
as in to confuse
to fail to differentiate (a thing) from something similar or related be careful not to conflate gossip with real news

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2
as in to combine
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 conflate Friction point: Politicians often conflate undocumented immigrants with criminals, creating a paradox for crime victims — even though being in the U.S. illegally is a civil violation, not a criminal one. — Yacob Reyes, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025 This mirrors the Heisenberg principle of physics which conflates the measurement tool with the underlying phenomena itself. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Stephen Henriques, TIME, 19 Feb. 2025 Be careful, however, of conflating an iffy farm system with a complete lack of building blocks for the future. — Grant Brisbee, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025 But mRNA vaccines and gene therapy often are conflated by pharmaceutical skeptics, according to The Associated Press. — Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for conflate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflate
  1. confuse
  2. combine
  3. mix
  4. integrate
  5. merge
  6. amalgamate
  7. incorporate
  8. blend
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  • Boat-Friendly Boca Grande To live in Boca Grande (not to be confused with Boca Raton, the resort on Florida’s east coast) is to be on the water.
    — Mary Forgione, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • When some confused the artist organization’s acronym, RCAF, with the Royal Canadian Air Force, the name was humorously changed to the Royal Chicano Air Force.
    — Joe Rubin, Sacramento Bee, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of confuse
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  • Rather, people combine the products, techniques, and strategies that work for them.
    — Angela Haupt, TIME, 18 Mar. 2025
  • This whole project embodies his stories combined with my stories.
    — Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of combine
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  • Moisturizing Tanning Oil Frankel mixed L’Oréal’s Lumi Glotion with this tanning oil from Sun Bum, which offers SPF 15 sun protection.
    — Maggie Horton, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Beard mixed in zone and press in hopes of affecting Florida’s attack.
    — Mark Long, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of mix
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  • These factors are integrated into course material and field sessions non-stop.
    — Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Individuals begin to emotionally integrate the change.
    — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of integrate
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  • Livestream selling merges entertainment with retail in a hybrid that’s part QVC, part social media binge.
    — Paul Getter, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Rap groups such as Stetsasonic, Gang Starr, De La Soul, and A Tribe Called Quest merged introspective lyricism with the boundless sonic textures of legends like Davis, Hancock, and Coltrane.
    — Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of merge
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  • The current generation of AI works by amalgamating existing data, analyzing common patterns and predicting a best-fit solution.
    — Steve Rodda, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Things that have been intentionally kept separate for centuries in our system are all now being hoarded and amalgamated by people who weren’t elected.
    — David Browne, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2025
Definition of amalgamate
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  • The city was officially incorporated in May 1925 when the population was about 5,000 and farming was a key highlight.
    — Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2025
  • And Jack Smith using the power of government, incorporating these law firms, in my - in my view, were trying to disrupt and take down the Republican nominee for president.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of incorporate
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  • Enthusiasts are finding creative ways to blend their love for basketball with cannabis, enhancing the communal and celebratory atmosphere of the tournament.
    — Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
  • How to blend gray hair The color application that oscillates between highlights and lowlights.
    — Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Conflate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflate. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.

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