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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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Biden mixes up French president with deceased predecessor Things got messier in February when Biden confused current French President Emmanuel Macron with former French President François Mitterrand — who died in 1996.Haisten Willis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Dec. 2024
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But fans were confused as to why the flag was thrown.Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 25 Dec. 2024
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Step away from the ordinary and give a present that combines purpose with a touch of brilliance.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 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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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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So mixing in a player who's shown flashes of upside but just hasn't gotten the right opportunity with a black hole organization such as the Jets could be a recipe for another futile experiment.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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The latter has been slowly integrated into the Premier League since Maurizio Sarri’s time at Chelsea, Tottenham under Antonio Conte and the most obvious example is Roberto De Zerbi’s Brighton & Hove Albion.Michael Cox, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
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After Disney acquired Fox in 2017, the Deadpool character was integrated into Marvel Studios’ MCU, and a third installment of the franchise was released in 2024 with Deadpool & Wolverine directed by Shawn Levy.Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 24 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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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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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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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 31 Dec. 2024.
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