CONFLATES Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

conflates

verb

present tense third-person singular of conflate

as in confuses

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 combines

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 conflates Losing the ability to speak and move has taught me how quickly society conflates physical dependence with diminished personhood. — Christopher Campos, STAT, 3 Aug. 2026 Critics argue Hinton conflates perception with experience, stressing consciousness is a first-person fact, not merely a functional process. — Andréa Morris, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 Equating blanket surveillance with public safety conflates convenience with necessity. — Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 7 May 2026 Some protesters have displayed antisemitic sentiment, and used language that conflates enmity toward Israel, Zionism and Jews themselves. — Alexander Smith, NBC news, 1 May 2026 This entire season has dissected the way that modern society conflates existential and economic purpose. — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026 Given that women in other countries do wear lipstick as an act of resistance today, suggesting that American feminists did so in 1912 conflates their wildly different cultural contexts, and blurs one’s sense of what constitutes public dissidence. — Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026 Critics say that definition conflates criticism of the Israeli government with antisemitism. — Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026 Nobility is a social construct that conflates social status with positive character traits and has been used for centuries to justify the hoarding of power and wealth. — F.d. Flam, Twin Cities, 22 Nov. 2025

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Any adversary who confuses media noise with American weakness will discover the truth the hard way.

— Michael Loria, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
These opportunists drown out the core mission, creating a cacophony of competing voices that confuses donors, crowd the inboxes of CEOs and members of Congress with colliding petitions, and paralyzes meaningful action by draining critical funding and attention away from the truly effective groups.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 28 June 2026

Definition of confuses

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The 42-footer, which is the first example of the American yard’s Hood 42 LM model to hit the seas, combines classic New England design with contemporary engineering to ensure seamless and stylish cruising.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2026
Touch Grass will be produced via a hybrid production model that combines live-action actor performances, practical effects, traditional visual effects, and generative AI.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of combines

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Co-founded by Baseball Hall of Famer Derek Jeter and entrepreneurs Brian Lee and Jesse Glass, Arena Club merges the physical and digital worlds of trading cards in a way that allows hobbyists to grade, collect, invest and sell on their app.

— Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2026
His work merges natural forms, found materials, scientific experimentation, and movement into an artistic language that is both personal and universally resonant.

— News Desk, Artforum, 31 July 2026

Definition of merges

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The company now offers flights, cars, and activities beyond accommodations, exemplified by its partnership with Uber, which integrates hotel bookings into Uber's ecosystem.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Its Lattice software integrates data from multiple sensors to provide a unified view of military operations.

— byDavid Schepp, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of integrates

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The watch comes in gray or titanium silver case options and retains its predecessor's squircle design, which mixes a rounded-square bezel with a circular watch face.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
Forty miles west of Minneapolis, Howard Lake mixes water recreation with country living.

— John Lauritsen, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of mixes

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This material can be coated with a proprietary glaze called EverClean, which incorporates silver into the mix.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
Her practice incorporates reiki, chakra work, and the energetic presence of the horses, using their sensitivity and subsequent behavior as a mirror for our unspoken emotional weight.

— Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026

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