confabulated

past tense of confabulate

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Recent Examples of confabulated 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confabulated
Verb
  • The chefs consulted the team captains to understand their needs.
    Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 29 June 2026
  • Internal documents published in the Supreme Court case last week show that DHS had not consulted the Department of State on country conditions before ending them, which would be a violation of the Administrative Procedures Act.
    Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • The shoes featured several buckles, and material along the side of the upper which conferred a certain futuristic vibe.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 30 June 2026
  • Earlier this year, as his nomination and confirmation were playing out, the general counsels of the regional banks conferred over how easily reserve bank presidents could be removed by a majority vote of the Board of Governors, according to people familiar with the matter.
    Jonnelle Marte, Fortune, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • Teng found a menopause specialist from Midi who discussed the risks and benefits of HRT, and recommended vitamins, supplements, diet and lifestyle changes.
    Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • Commissioners also discussed Florida’s Live Local Act, which allows qualifying housing developments to bypass certain local zoning regulations.
    Sofia Baltodano, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026

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“Confabulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confabulated. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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