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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
Ridley-Thomas’ lawyers had already accused prosecutors of conflating bribery and gratuities.
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Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
Correction, September 19, 11 am ET: A previous version of this story conflated the number of applicants with the number of applications sent through the Common App.
—Allie Volpe, Vox, 19 Sep. 2024
Iraola likely won’t conflate correlation with causation as the Cherries suffered defeat in both of Adams’ recent starts.
—Greg O'Keeffe, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
When Ted Deutch was first elected five years after Peter Deutsch left office, some occasionally conflated them.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2024
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Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
Correction, September 19, 11 am ET: A previous version of this story conflated the number of applicants with the number of applications sent through the Common App.
—Allie Volpe, Vox, 19 Sep. 2024
Iraola likely won’t conflate correlation with causation as the Cherries suffered defeat in both of Adams’ recent starts.
—Greg O'Keeffe, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
When Ted Deutch was first elected five years after Peter Deutsch left office, some occasionally conflated them.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflate
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These tools blur the line between reality and fiction, which can confuse audiences, especially younger viewers.Gerui Wang, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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However, her version is not to be confused with the film’s official soundtrack.Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Early pantomime theater generally combined two parts: first, a play; and second, a buffoonish slapstick drama featuring four stock characters borrowed from commedia dell’arte: Harlequin; his lady love, Columbine; a grumpy antagonist named Pantaloon; and his assistant, the Clown.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 18 Dec. 2024
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In 2016 alone, the U.S. produced 42 million metric tons of plastic, equating to about 286 pounds per person, according to a paper published in Science Advances in 2020 -- nearly more than the amount produced in China and all of the European Union countries combined.Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 18 Dec. 2024
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Cook's note: In place of the turmeric, garlic powder, curry powder, ground pepper and sea salt, try one of the spice mixes below for a different flavor of roasted chickpeas.Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
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One of the more common combinations in the world of hypergolic propulsion, for instance, is mixing the fuel hydrazine with the oxidizer nitrogen tetroxide.Michael Franco, New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2024
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The first few years of the initiative will be spent integrating the two programs.Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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As workloads increase and stress levels follow, integrating work commitments with home life becomes harder to navigate; especially for working mothers who may be adding childcare into the mix.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Requests from various components or datasets may merge for processing before splitting into different outputs, necessitating a parent-child correlation structure.Koushik Sundar, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The two concepts will merge, incorporating Roasted's all-day brunch into Flavor 90s' nightlife entertainment.Hadley Hitson, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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The British Army amalgamated the Dragoons and the Pioneers into a single regiment, the Carolina Corps, upon their arrival in the Caribbean in December 1782.Kinsey Gidick, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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The album amalgamates this twilight mood into a cohesive, moody, sometimes melancholic, often achingly pretty 34 minutes of music.Katie Bain, Billboard, 1 Nov. 2024
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This recipe incorporates the flavors of citrus, pineapple, cherries, and coconut into one big- batch party staple.Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
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To ensure your resume passes this initial hurdle, incorporate relevant keywords from the job description.Andrew Fennell, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Travelers to this central European country of Slovenia can now discover several new hotels and stunning renovations that blend seamlessly with rich cultural traditions.Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Pour gravy into pan and simmer a couple of minutes, stirring often, to blend the flavors.Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Conflate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflate. Accessed 28 Dec. 2024.
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