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
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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflate
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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
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Zoom in: The confusing back-and-forth nature of the federal cuts has created an unpredictable obstacle course for TSU leaders.—
Adam Tamburin,
Axios,
13 Mar. 2025
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Rather, people combine the products, techniques, and strategies that work for them.—
Angela Haupt,
TIME,
18 Mar. 2025
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These two factors are combining to create very healthy estimates for global soybean supplies, which is putting a lid on global soybean prices.—
Sal Gilbertie,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Position the bed in an area that receives lots of sunshine and mix a well-draining rocky or gritty soil blend by combining equal parts potting soil and coarse sand or fine gravel.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
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Its Yappy Hour menu includes $10 specialty cocktails such as the Rescue Dog Sangria and the Good Boy, which mixes vodka, cold brew coffee, peanut butter whiskey, espresso and brown sugar.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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These factors are integrated into course material and field sessions non-stop.—
Ashley Thess,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
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Individuals begin to emotionally integrate the change.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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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
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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
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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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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
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Footage obtained by Fox News Digital depicts Coco Bongo as an upbeat nightclub featuring various shows incorporating crowd participation.—
Julia Bonavita,
Fox News,
16 Mar. 2025
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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
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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 24 Mar. 2025.
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