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
This practice has fostered a tendency to conflate diagnosis with management frameworks, confuse co-morbidities with symptoms, and ultimately blur the distinction between obesity as a risk factor and as a disease state.
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Francesco Rubino, Time, 9 July 2025
In Mamdani’s case, religion and ideology were often conflated to create a dual narrative of threat—where being Muslim and socialist were seen as mutually reinforcing dangers.
—Juwayriah Wright, Time, 9 July 2025
As the moon and Chiron clash, avoid conflating your worth with your financial standing.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 3 July 2025
The first negotiation is with yourself: don’t conflate the elimination of your role with personal performance issues.
—Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Francesco Rubino, Time, 9 July 2025
In Mamdani’s case, religion and ideology were often conflated to create a dual narrative of threat—where being Muslim and socialist were seen as mutually reinforcing dangers.
—Juwayriah Wright, Time, 9 July 2025
As the moon and Chiron clash, avoid conflating your worth with your financial standing.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 3 July 2025
The first negotiation is with yourself: don’t conflate the elimination of your role with personal performance issues.
—Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflate
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Two people can deliver the same message, but their delivery style can make the difference between motivating and confusing a team.—
Kendra MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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By 1915, scientists unearthed 2 million bones of large animals from La Brea, and a pattern emerged that both excited and confused them: too many predators.—
Ian Rose,
JSTOR Daily,
23 July 2025
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This fruity-floral fusion combines the essence of orange with earthy florals like rose, neroli, and patchouli.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
15 July 2025
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The series combines live-action performance with photorealistic, real-time interactivity powered by game engine technology.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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Brown points out that this is particularly important in a city like Chicago, with its array of neighborhoods and the multitude of cultures and languages that mix and meld into the spirit of the city.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
19 July 2025
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One note is that this must be mixed into 8 ounces of water, rather than 6.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
18 July 2025
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Once he was involved, the group set out to create a community of open floor plan homes, made with natural materials that integrated the surrounding landscape.—
Vanessa Romo,
NPR,
23 July 2025
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Once young people reach the workforce, our internships and onboarding should integrate wellness practices into the foundational skills that help them — and our companies — thrive.—
Elan Gepner-Dales,
Rolling Stone,
23 July 2025
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Think Airbnb, which merged residential space with the lodging industry.—
Jessica Mendoza,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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The number of freight trains traveling through Elgin and surrounding communities has increased since the Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern merged to form the CPKC.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025
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With seven of its nine tracks hitting Billboard’s Top Ten, Thriller amalgamated the lines of genre, form and grandly, that of race leading Black music back to its natural position of the forefront amid the clouds of being marginalized.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Crisp and raw acidity needs time to amalgamate with red fruit.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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The new school will incorporate part of the existing school into its design.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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For companies exploring how to incorporate AI into their ESG strategies, some lessons can be learned from IKEA’s approach.—
Oludolapo Makinde,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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From the location to the architecture, every detail is thoughtfully considered to create a lifestyle that blends the charm of rural Idaho with the style and sophistication of a modern home.—
Bates Homes,
Idaho Statesman,
20 July 2025
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The Dewa Koh Chang The Dewa Koh Chang is a beachfront resort that seamlessly blends rustic architecture with the natural surroundings.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
19 July 2025
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“Conflate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflate. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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