conflate
verb (used with object)
to fuse into one entity; merge.
have conflated
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present perfectof conflate.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The mistake here, as you suggest, is that you have conflated two things: your mother’s ongoing medical needs and her gift to your brother.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
People have conflated the negative housing cycle with the strength of the business; the stock now trades for 22 times this year’s estimates.
From Barron's ● Apr. 9, 2026
However, the narrative going viral in Nigeria seems to have conflated the two incidents, giving the impression that Harry consulted a medium in Africa.
From BBC ● Jan. 18, 2023
Taken as a whole, these fleeting moments lead to the realization that the series’ creators and the cast have conflated satire with absurdity.
From Salon ● Jan. 28, 2022
Customs and Border Protection, not ICE, is tasked with patrolling the border, but many people have conflated their roles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2018
