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as in confused
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 mixed
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 conflated
Daniela Amodei drew a distinction between the technology curve and the economic curve, an important nuance that tends to get conflated in the public debate.
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Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2026
This also should not be conflated with the property tax discussion between the Bears and Arlington Heights, which will affect taxpayers and local governments in that area.
—Don Dewitte, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026
In the process, eras get conflated.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
A number of separate stories have been conflated into a data breach that never was, and users are understandably alarmed.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
To wit, there’s semi-formal, which is often conflated with cocktail dress codes, as well as beach formal, which is sometimes the rule for destination weddings.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2025
But to what extent are Israeli citizens being conflated with the Netanyahu government in international criticism?
—Asher Kaufman, The Conversation, 23 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, international students, like Mahmoud Khalil and Rümeysa Öztürk were detained and their pro-Palestinian activism was conflated with support for the terror group Hamas.
—Time, 8 Aug. 2025
But Brianna noticed that genuine harms were being conflated with differences in compatibility.
—Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflated
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The Farmers’ Almanac will be gone for good after its final 2026 edition, not to be confused with The Old Farmer's Almanac, a separate publication.—
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Blue Origin also launches New Shepard from Texas The New Glenn spacecraft is not to be confused with Blue Origin's much smaller New Shepard rocket that the company launches from West Texas on brief trips taking paying passengers high above Earth's atmosphere.—
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And the base has vanilla bean absolute from Madagascar, mixed with benzoin resinoid and cistus absolute.—
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This solid resin, used to embalm the dead and as a painkiller (mixed with wine), poignantly foreshadowed Jesus' sacrificial destiny.—
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Tyrese Maxey had 29 points and three steals, Joel Embiid added 22 points and nine rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Orlando Magic 103-91 on Friday night in a game in which the teams combined to make 8 of 57 3-point shots.—
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Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating after each addition until just combined.—
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Gillespie, who launched the company in 2019, has a 20-year background in talent representation from United Talent Agency and his Intellectual Artists Management, which merged with Primary Wave Entertainment in 2015.—
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Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center, the hospital that housed Congregation Chaim Albert, merged with two other hospitals to form One Brooklyn Health in 2018, and under guidance from state officials, sold the property to real estate developers.—
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The company says its solution allows solar panels to be integrated directly into the hood, bonnet, and roof of a vehicle.—
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At the same time, aging-in-place design elements are becoming more mainstream — and more aesthetically integrated.—
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The 25-year-old has amalgamated his global upbringing, modern life experiences, and keen musical talents to create a unique sound.—
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The coffee chain's Pistachio Latte (available hot, iced or blended) and Pistachio Cream Cold Brew are back, along with some new nutty options for customers.—
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In both cases, the formula blended easily and offered a good amount of coverage without feeling thick or matte.—
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Globes host Nikki Glaser also incorporated them into her joke set.—
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In addition to acting, Davis was also a musician, which was incorporated into his character on the show.—
Cite this Entry
“Conflated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflated. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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