1
as in confused
to fail to differentiate (a thing) from something similar or related
be careful not to conflate gossip with real news
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in mixed
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of conflated
Yet these are distinct objectives that are often conflated.
—
Scott Solomon, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators, among them some Jews, say criticism of Israel’s actions is not antisemitism, though Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his supporters have conflated the two.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Although Beryl based the fictional character Stella on herself, the two should not be conflated.
—Brendan King, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Conservative congregations are different from conservatism in the political sense, Honig explained, but the terms are often conflated.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Noem has also conflated releases with apprehensions.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 28 Feb. 2026
That restraint is precisely what feels absent in much of today’s discourse, where criticism of state action is often conflated with hatred of a people, and where historical trauma is sometimes used to silence moral questions rather than deepen them.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Experts worry watching sports has become conflated with betting the lines.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
The report warned that neglect is often minimized within the child welfare system, where it can be conflated with poverty and social workers may be reluctant to penalize poor or minority parents who are juggling multiple jobs.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
Scott Solomon, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators, among them some Jews, say criticism of Israel’s actions is not antisemitism, though Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his supporters have conflated the two.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Although Beryl based the fictional character Stella on herself, the two should not be conflated.
—Brendan King, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Conservative congregations are different from conservatism in the political sense, Honig explained, but the terms are often conflated.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Noem has also conflated releases with apprehensions.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 28 Feb. 2026
That restraint is precisely what feels absent in much of today’s discourse, where criticism of state action is often conflated with hatred of a people, and where historical trauma is sometimes used to silence moral questions rather than deepen them.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Experts worry watching sports has become conflated with betting the lines.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
The report warned that neglect is often minimized within the child welfare system, where it can be conflated with poverty and social workers may be reluctant to penalize poor or minority parents who are juggling multiple jobs.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflated
Verb
-
And now New Idea is reporting that Baker’s ex, Rebecca Rigg, who is very close to Kidman, is a bit confused by the situation.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
30 Mar. 2026
-
In addition, DraftKings argues that consumers aren’t confused by DraftKings’ use of March Madness.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
In this technique, plants are suspended in air with a spray of water mixed with minerals applied to their roots every few seconds.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
-
Officials contacted Maywood's water reclamation because chemicals in the building may have mixed with the water and entered the sewage.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Some flights to London City airport, for example, have now been combined with aircraft heading to the Big Smoke’s Gatwick.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
-
Five pitchers combined for nine strikeouts and allowed just hits for Andrew (4-3).—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The news comes after SpaceX and xAI—the company behind X and Grok—merged in February, a partnership which Musk claims could one day lead to data centres in Earth's orbit.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
-
The world demanded a simplified portrait; John provided it, and, after a while, the two merged.—
Jeffrey Eugenides,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Its unibody frame is integrated with a Ni-Ti alloy memory wire to ensure a secure, slip-free fit during high-intensity gym sessions or cycling.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
-
Medieval and Early Modern Innovations By the medieval period, pickling techniques had become deeply integrated into European culinary traditions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
The 25-year-old has amalgamated his global upbringing, modern life experiences, and keen musical talents to create a unique sound.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
This is in part driven by the increasingly powerful Guard, which experts note has increasingly blended Shia Islam and Iranian nationalism, with an emphasis on the latter.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Apr. 2026
-
Best Hotels & Resorts Matsushima Sakan Shoan Enjoy breathtaking views of Matsushima Bay from this 11-room luxury ryokan, which has traditional Japanese or blended Japanese and Western-style rooms.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
It was incorporated as a town in 1833 and then again as a city in 1837.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
-
Throughout his music career, Cole has incorporated basketball images and references into his lyrics, performances and cover art.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Conflated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflated. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
