conflate
verb (used with object)
to fuse into one entity; merge.
conflates
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present tense formof conflate (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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"I used wording that conflates the actions of the state of Israel with the Jewish community. I am deeply sorry for any hurt caused by that conflation and apologise for any hurt caused by it."
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
The backlash, though, often conflates flawed implementation with a flawed idea.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 26, 2025
This definition conflates Jewish people with the state of Israel while also maintaining that conflating Jewish people with the state of Israel is itself antisemitic.
From Slate ● May 29, 2025
“The public conflates that with the truth: ‘They’re telling it like it is.’
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 19, 2025
Not all are alike, but the average person conflates the terms.
From Salon ● Dec. 6, 2024
