conflate

verb

kən-ˈflāt How to pronounce conflate (audio)
Definition of conflatenext
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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2
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 That is because poverty and neglect are too often conflated in America’s child welfare systems. — Sandy Santana, STAT, 29 Sep. 2026 Jackson’s police chief said the case has been conflated with the disappearance of college student Nolan Wells, whose death a grand jury found involved no criminal conduct. — Sophie Bates, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 Mac Haddow, with the American Kratom Association, said the FDA and states that have banned kratom are conflating the natural product with synthetic and chemically manipulated ones, which are associated with adverse effects and even deaths. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026 Macklemore has asserted that criticism of the Israeli government should not be conflated with antisemitism. — James Pollard, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conflate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflate
  1. confuse
  2. combine
  3. mix
  4. integrate
  5. merge
  6. amalgamate
  7. incorporate
  8. blend
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  • Dealing with the British, his Tenzing is scrupulous and honorable, but don’t confuse that with subservience.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Decoys, which carry no explosives, help confuse Russian air defenses and force them to waste ammunition.
    — Jarrett Ley, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of confuse
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  • After combining to win just 60 games over the past three seasons, good health could see the team residing in the nation’s capital crack 40 wins for the first time since 2018.
    — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The new system takes the concept in a different direction by combining hydrogen production with chemical synthesis.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of combine
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  • Critics were mixed on the film, which follows a Facebook engineer (Mikey Madison) who leaks thousands of internal documents to a reporter (Jeremy Allen White) to blow the whistle on the company’s dark practices.
    — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
  • For now, the reception to the finding has been mixed, largely because of Tsiokos’s significant use of generative AI in the proof.
    — Rachel Crowell, Scientific American, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of mix
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  • Onboard sensors and vehicle-control software track position and operating conditions, while the company’s software is designed to integrate with railroad control and logistics systems.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Ellison plans to spend at least $30 billion a year on content, but must also merge streaming operations and navigate challenges including integrating CNN and CBS.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of integrate
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  • Each of the elements these folks have contributed, whether a dedicated musical score, meticulous floral arrangements, or a global food profile, has merged to make this project feel singular and special.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Ellison plans to spend at least $30 billion a year on content, but must also merge streaming operations and navigate challenges including integrating CNN and CBS.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of merge
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  • Moreover, Skida had been amalgamating preseason orders with instant stock in the same retail order flows, creating a host of complicated inventory issues.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The combined company would also amalgamate CBS, CNN, HBO Max, Paramount+ and dozens of cable channels.
    — Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 21 July 2026
Definition of amalgamate
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  • Beaded necklaces were also particularly prominent, with long, colorful, mixed-bead styles incorporating shells, coral and turquoise.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • This prewar postage stamp is another case where modern conveniences have been tastefully incorporated.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of incorporate
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  • Designed to be used, displayed, combined and gifted, the pieces blend everyday function with Ginori’s refined aesthetic, colorful palette and touches of gold.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The amenities in the room are unmarked, in beautiful refillable containers, and have a natural, earthy scent that blends nicely with the environment.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
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“Conflate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflate. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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