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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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
Student protest organizers have said that criticism of Israel is being wrongly conflated with antisemitism.
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Luc Cohen, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
Others were feared that the museum might let tech disruptors—increasingly conflated with artists—in through the front door.
—Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
The larger point is that two different NCAA legal topics–antitrust law and right of publicity–were likely conflated by some because key moments in both took place around the same time.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Protesters, including some Jewish groups, said the administration wrongly conflates their criticism of Israel and support for Palestinian rights with antisemitism and support for Hamas.
—Kanishka Singh, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
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Luc Cohen, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
Others were feared that the museum might let tech disruptors—increasingly conflated with artists—in through the front door.
—Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
The larger point is that two different NCAA legal topics–antitrust law and right of publicity–were likely conflated by some because key moments in both took place around the same time.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Protesters, including some Jewish groups, said the administration wrongly conflates their criticism of Israel and support for Palestinian rights with antisemitism and support for Hamas.
—Kanishka Singh, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflate
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And when the series takes an occasional serious turn, you'll just be confused.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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However, simply getting older doesn’t equate to consistently missing bills or appointments, having a hard time speaking with people, or feeling lost or confused in places that are familiar to you.—
Alisa Hrustic,
SELF,
1 May 2025
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To save even more, consider mixing materials—for example, combining wood posts with metal balusters.—
Abid Haque,
Architectural Digest,
23 Apr. 2025
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On the lighter side, the Bluegrass Fields Salad combines Kentucky Bibb lettuce with seasonal berries and toasted almonds, dressed in a balanced raspberry-poppyseed vinaigrette.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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However, if the soil pH or phosphorus levels are low, ground limestone and bonemeal can be mixed into the backfill.—
Dawn Pettinelli,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2025
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Never mix with other cleaners or chemical products.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
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This means instilling a culture of accountability, ensuring employees are educated on security best practices, and integrating cybersecurity training into daily operations.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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These are something of an oddity in the Intel line-up, being the only processors to have memory integrated into the processor package, and the only ones to contain the Intel Arc 130V and 140V graphics chips.—
Barry Collins,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Some marketplaces will merge, while others will be absorbed by larger players looking to expand their footprint.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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So was a statement that the company would merge with another firm, according to the indictment.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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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
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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
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One of the biggest physical changes for me came from incorporating lymphatic drainage, either by self-massaging or with a therapist.—
Eman Bare,
Essence,
21 Apr. 2025
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Overlooking Mexico City From chic and space-saving settees to elevated light fixtures, there are so many ways to incorporate wicker into your interior and exterior design year-round.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
21 Apr. 2025
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In Canada, many producers ferment and distill the different grains in the mash bill separately and then blend them post-distillation.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Read Next California Estate designed ‘to blend with the river and foothills’ lists near Fresno.—
TJ Macias,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Conflate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflate. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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