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conflation vs correlation

Conflation is the combining of two differing ideas. Correlation is the mutual relationship of two or more ideas.

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moot point vs mute point

A moot point is one that is debatable or disputable. A mute point is . . .

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sync and sink

Sync is an abbreviation of synchronization. Sink is what rocks do in the water of your kitchen sink.

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Bury the lede or Bury the lead?

Bury the lede.

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Faze and phase

Faze is alarm or discomfort. A phase is a distinct period or a stage in a process. She was not fazed by the phase of her research.

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Wit and Whit

Wit: referring to intelligenceWhit: referring to a small part of something

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Feet and Feat

Feet: the things at the end of your legs or a measurementFeat: an achievement

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Mean and Mien

Mean: a verb meaning intent, also used as a mathematical termMien: bearing or demeanor

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Hurtle and Hurdle

Hurtle: moving at great speedHurdle: an obstacle

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Feudal and Futile

Futile: pointlessFeudal: absurd or old fashioned, referencing a form of government

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