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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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Coffman even described an example in which some people conflated an impromptu meetup of Venezuelans awaiting the results of their homeland’s presidential election with gang activity.
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Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 11 Sep. 2024
Weather modification happens on much smaller scales but should not be conflated with large scale weather processes.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
But the former president seemed to not understand the difference between the budget deficit and trade imbalances, conflating the two different economic measures as essentially being the same thing.
—Will Weissert, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2024
The Associated Press reported that some Republicans have conflated a 2019 economic plan that called for increasing Maine's workforce by 75,000 people with a separate Office for New Americans created by the state last year.
—David Jackson, USA TODAY, 9 Oct. 2024
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Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 11 Sep. 2024
Weather modification happens on much smaller scales but should not be conflated with large scale weather processes.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
But the former president seemed to not understand the difference between the budget deficit and trade imbalances, conflating the two different economic measures as essentially being the same thing.
—Will Weissert, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2024
The Associated Press reported that some Republicans have conflated a 2019 economic plan that called for increasing Maine's workforce by 75,000 people with a separate Office for New Americans created by the state last year.
—David Jackson, USA TODAY, 9 Oct. 2024
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While the technical side of blockchain may still confuse most people, the concept of digital currency is mainstream.Lisa Loud, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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But also tossed into the mix is electronic warfare, and its ability to confuse, throw off and shut down navigation systems on weapons flying across the battlefield each day.David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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The profile combined with a semi-tight sidecut offers a balance of float in powder and dependable edge-hold in hardpack.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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These basic tests, combined with age and medical history, are enough to make a clear diagnosis.Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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Different species of salmon are occasionally mixed up.Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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Add the pureed carrots, beans and broth and mix well.Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
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The former includes a discreetly and elegantly integrated kitchen, the latter has an adjoining bathroom to one side.Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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Going forward, LinkedIn is also another example of how AI can be integrated into the software and cloud giant’s various businesses.Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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The resort’s seven freshwater pools, including the infinity pool which seems to merge with the ocean, offer stunning settings for pre-wedding gatherings or post-ceremony relaxation for the guests.Lopesan Costa Bavaro Contributor, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Lowe moved to the Republic when the two papers merged in 1996.Catherine Reagor, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
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The album amalgamates this twilight mood into a cohesive, moody, sometimes melancholic, often achingly pretty 34 minutes of music.Katie Bain, Billboard, 1 Nov. 2024
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Since the coming of Thriller, Michael Jackson took on the task of amalgamating his music videos with cinematic vignettes, as evidenced in works that followed the record-breaking film.Ime Ekpo, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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The outcome will encourage you to incorporate more activities into your routine that ease stress and connect you to positive individuals who inspire you.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Concession stands incorporate facial recognition to allow fans who have linked their wallets to the arena’s app to walk in and out, bypassing registers.Andrew Greif, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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One of the world’s largest mosques, it’s described as a massive architectural work of art that intentionally blends different Islamic architectural schools.Jasmine Browley, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
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It’s got three presets for crushing ice, making a smoothie, or blending frozen drinks, along with five different manual speed options—all controlled by one dial.Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Conflate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflate. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.
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