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
But mostly people are freaked out by it, even non-Chiefs fans, probably because people usually conflate voodoo with black magic.
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2025
Loneliness gets a bad rep because it is often conflated with sadness, undesirableness, rejection, or desperation.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 11 Feb. 2025
Librarian-Chic Be careful not to conflate Pfeiffer Beach with the main beach at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park in your GPS.
—Katie Kiefner, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2025
Later, Greek poets also identify her with Selene, the personification of the moon, likely because her brother Apollo was by then conflated with the sun god Helios.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 20 Jan. 2025
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2025
Loneliness gets a bad rep because it is often conflated with sadness, undesirableness, rejection, or desperation.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 11 Feb. 2025
Librarian-Chic Be careful not to conflate Pfeiffer Beach with the main beach at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park in your GPS.
—Katie Kiefner, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2025
Later, Greek poets also identify her with Selene, the personification of the moon, likely because her brother Apollo was by then conflated with the sun god Helios.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflate
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This should not be confused as some kind of part-time mentoring role, like someone coming in to give a speech once in a while and then clearing off.—
Simon Johnson,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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Don't let the term air fryer confuse you: These things are pretty much just small convection ovens that use fans to circulate hot air around your food in order to cook it evenly and efficiently.—
Emily Farris,
Bon Appétit,
14 Feb. 2025
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Like the building, the Grande Cuvée combines tradition and modernity to stunning effect: The resulting dram—renowned for its complex layers of flavor and long-lasting finish—can command $1,000 a bottle on the secondary market.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
22 Feb. 2025
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The Dacia Spring Electric 65 combines a 65hp motor and 26.8kWh battery, giving it 140 miles of WLTP range.—
James Morris,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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The premium crime show mixes whodunnits with explorations of social issues, including class differences, prejudices, workplace dynamics, and identity.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Feb. 2025
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The biggest bowl is ideal for mixing large batches of dough and marinating meat, while the medium and small ones can be used to mix salads, create dressings, and even serve food.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2025
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Also at the University of Chicago, NORC is part of a consortium that last year received a $53 million, 10-year grant to better integrate the use of evidence and data into USAID programs.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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The decade is lushly integrated into the storyline, a soft focus and sepia tones bring an air of nostalgia to the fore as the sets and cast recreate the trappings of a gritty Madrid, 1979.—
Holly Jones,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
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The big picture: Amazon and Apple — early players in the voice assistant space — have been struggling to merge their older products with the latest generative AI.—
Ina Fried,
Axios,
26 Feb. 2025
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By merging operational efficiency with digital strategy, Inova is transforming how healthcare services are delivered and managed.—
Peter High,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Jobs demonstrated the value of amalgamating technology, art, and user-centric design.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
10 Feb. 2025
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His new record charts its moody, introspective emotional odyssey through a soundscape that amalgamates gospel, soul, dancehall, Miami bass, trap, Afrobeats and more.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
7 Feb. 2025
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To address concerns over bias, leaders can implement bias mitigation frameworks–such as using diverse training datasets and incorporating human-in-the-loop reviews–to help ensure fairer outcomes.—
Sabashan Ragavan,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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How to Apply an Eyeshadow Stick Meet the Experts Even better, both beauty minimalists and maximalists can find suitable shades to incorporate in their routines.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2025
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Steven Knight’s historical series blends real history and fiction to bring alive London’s underworld, during an era when female thieves and professional boxing helped to usher in the 20th century.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The collaboration, which reflects her unique vision, blends sexiness with confidence, empowering women of all shapes and sizes.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Conflate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflate. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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