conflate
verb (used with object)
to fuse into one entity; merge.
is conflating
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present progressiveof conflate (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“A central misperception among investors is conflating the fortunes of speculative crypto assets with the adoption trajectory of payment stablecoins,” Lau wrote.
From Barron's ● Mar. 16, 2026
Eluned Morgan is conflating two very different issues.
From BBC ● Jan. 15, 2025
In talking to Seahawks players, it’s clear they believe the league is conflating taunting with adrenaline-fueled emotion.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 24, 2021
What you’re doing in the question above is conflating course closings as a sign that golfers don’t want to spend money to play golf or buy golf equipment.
From Golf Digest ● Dec. 8, 2019
Mr. Dershowitz countered that Mr. Cohen is conflating moral questions regarding allegations of marital infidelity with an incorrect reading of campaign-finance laws.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 14, 2018
