conflates

verb

Definition of conflatesnext
present tense third-person singular of conflate
1
as in confuses
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 combines
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 Synonyms for conflates
  1. merges
  2. integrates
  3. incorporates
  4. blends
Verb
  • This version merges personal reflections with a tribute to cultural heritage.
    Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Mexican music merges with rap in Fuerza Regida‘s groundbreaking new project.
    Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of merges
Verb
  • Because the light seamlessly integrates into the band, the beam is steady when running.
    Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
  • GeoSolar Technologies plans to use a national network of solar contractors to market and install its SmartGreen™ Home system, which integrates solar power and energy-efficient technologies.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of integrates
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  • To create its online and in-app maps, onX incorporates thousands of sources, like local city geographic information system data, Forest Service data, and more.
    Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
  • This often involves working closely with local experts or legal teams to ensure the KM system incorporates country-specific policies, including labor laws and employee benefits.
    Sagi Eliyahu, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of incorporates
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  • The actress blends storytelling and community to revitalize Black haircare through her leadership at Creme of Nature.
    Tira Urquhart, Essence, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Now, her work aims to create a new visual language that blends the physical and virtual which has earned her editorial in prestigious titles like Dazed, Numero, and V Magazine.
    Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Definition of blends
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