confabulate

verb

kən-ˈfa-byə-ˌlāt How to pronounce confabulate (audio)
Definition of confabulatenext
as in to consult
to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem an Alzheimer's support group in which caregivers can confabulate as well as commiserate

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Recent Examples of confabulate The errant or confabulated information that AI tools can generate is often referred to as hallucinations. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026 These failures occurred when the AI models confabulated successful operations and built subsequent actions on false premises, highlighting the risks of depending on AI assistants that can misinterpret file structures or fabricate data to hide their errors. — ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2025 See above for my attempt to confabulate a story linking the three random concepts of a cat, a fire engine and a chair. — Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 25 Oct. 2010
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confabulate
  1. consult
  2. confer
  3. discuss
  4. talk
Verb
  • In a letter to The Courant, the Gampel family expressed disappointment in the addition of a sponsor, M&T Bank, and says they weren’t consulted about the change.
    — Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Gender Justice League Executive Director Danni Askini told KUOW her organization was consulting partners and evaluating a possible challenge on student-privacy grounds.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of consult
Verb
  • He’s been troubled to see more reputable venues conferring legitimacy on these commercial MRT operations.
    — Megan Molteni, STAT, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Other states, including New Mexico and New Jersey, offer studio partner designations that confer additional tax benefits on companies that base production hubs in-state.
    — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of confer
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  • Senior officials have discussed additional airstrikes and presented the president with several options.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The veteran luxury executive was discussing the IFM’s 40th anniversary, and argued that its teaching across business, design and artisanal know-how makes the Paris fashion school unique — and uniquely powerful.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of discuss
Verb
  • Pat Hynes talks with supporters after defeating Fritz Kaegi for the Democratic nomination for Cook County assessor on primary election night, March 17, 2026, at Salerno's Pizzeria & Sports Bar in Hodgkins.
    — A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
  • This is aggravating because Matt’s arrogance is extremely annoying, and Alex keeps giving him reasons to talk.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of talk

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“Confabulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confabulate. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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