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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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Recent Examples of conflate
Two different processes Forgiveness is also confusing, thanks to the way it is typically conflated with reconciliation.
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Richard Balkin, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
Stacy Hawthorne, board chair of the Consortium for School Networking, an association for school technology officials that signed the letter, is concerned that some are conflating social media, which can cause problems for children, with technology more broadly, which can help students learn.
—Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
With modern terminology, the anti-liberal playbook of the 1950s has returned, once more, by conflating progressive politics with communism.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
Detection is not the same as impairment, and conflating the two misleads the public.
—Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
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Richard Balkin, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
Stacy Hawthorne, board chair of the Consortium for School Networking, an association for school technology officials that signed the letter, is concerned that some are conflating social media, which can cause problems for children, with technology more broadly, which can help students learn.
—Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
With modern terminology, the anti-liberal playbook of the 1950s has returned, once more, by conflating progressive politics with communism.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
Detection is not the same as impairment, and conflating the two misleads the public.
—Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflate
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The California Department of Public Health is urging people to avoid mushroom foraging altogether this year because death cap mushrooms are easily confused with safe, edible varieties.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Germany's exact medal count is a point of contention because Germany has not always competed in each Olympics as a unified country, which can lead to confusing medal counts.—
Aliza Chasan,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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To extract these materials, the team designed a three-stage process that combines physical, chemical, and biological techniques.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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Experts recommend snacks that combine protein, fiber and healthy fats, helping glucose stay within a narrow, steady range for hours.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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The residue contained human feces mixed with thyme and olive oil.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Fans used to agree, complaining when the show would keep mixing former and first-time players, or bemoaning the same faces playing over and over again.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Feb. 2026
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Some platforms even integrate with banking apps to categorize wedding spending automatically.—
Craig Lebrau,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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In service with more than 40 allies and partners, AMRAAM is integrated across fourth and fifth-generation aircraft and serves as the primary interceptor for NASAMS, supporting both air-to-air and ground-based air defense.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Feb. 2026
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With elements of aesthetic quiet luxury, the brand’s fall and spring collections merge classic appeal with playful variations, completing a wardrobe of essentials and statement pieces.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Elon Musk is merging his SpaceX rocket company with his artificial intelligence startup known as xAI in a move meant to push forward the mogul's agenda of building data centers in space.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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Furthermore, the platform applies AI analytics to help amalgamate that information into actionable insights.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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So The Athletic asked Gary Bettman in December if the NHL had a process in place to amalgamate Jets 1.0 and 2.0 NHL records under the umbrella of the current franchise, as would be the wishes of most Jets fans.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2026
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The additional data was incorporated into TV ratings starting in September.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Each arm incorporates multiple servo motors arranged to provide precise, coordinated movement.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Founder Dee Elms is known for her ability to blend modern and classic elements in distinctive designs that honor and celebrate the storied architecture of each home.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2026
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Julia Fox Fox painted a sea of lavender shadow over her eyes, blending the soft hue with charcoal and black liner in her waterline.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Conflate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflate. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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