as in consulted
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 confabulated
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.
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ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2025
ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confabulated
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The decision, announced Friday, was made in close consultation with Britain’s King Charles III, who is believed to be glad at the outcome, while Prince William and other members of the royal family were also consulted on the discussions, CNN understands.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Deverell consulted with model ship builder Matthew Betts to ensure the historical accuracy of the build.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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Oxford conferred an honorary doctorate on Franklin in 1762 for his electrical discoveries.—
Stacy Schiff,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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Sanchez and Officer Matt Levasseur approached the emergency room entrance, conferred briefly with a security guard and then vanished through the door.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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One idea that has already been discussed internally would see Real Madrid being effectively split into two different entities — separating the football side from the business side.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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But sources told Fortune that these cuts are being discussed differently internally than the typical URA process.—
Jason Del Rey,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Confabulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confabulated. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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