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as in discussions
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
there seemed to be some sort of lengthy confabulation going on in the next room
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as in chats
friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this
began our confabulation with that traditional icebreaker: an innocuous discussion of the weather
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Recent Examples of confabulations
Actual researchers can evaluate the AI bot's suggestions against their deep knowledge of their field, spotting errors and rejecting confabulations.
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ArsTechnica,
25 Aug. 2025
Often, such confabulations appear to be truthful and can mislead users accordingly.
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Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
ArsTechnica,
25 Aug. 2025
Often, such confabulations appear to be truthful and can mislead users accordingly.
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Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confabulations
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The United States and Iran have agreed to meet in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday for further discussions, according to another US official.
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While not quite so grandiose, Valdez says discussions are ongoing regarding the bird’s future.
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But the next day, Okeadu’s computer disappeared and his name was deleted from work chats.
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Legal professionals must carefully weigh the probative value against potential juror backlash, educate the jury on the evidence's legitimacy, and consider whether to integrate AI chats cautiously or even forgo them entirely.
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Start by requesting a full estimate of the procedure, including consultations, lab work, and follow-up appointments.
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Although these other agencies are not specified, these consultations could involve the Department of State, the National Security Council and the Department of Justice.
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Qatar also said technical talks between Iran and the United States are continuing, but there are currently no high-level meetings between the two.
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The Iranian regime’s apparent hesitancy to resume in-person talks is a significant step back from the high-level talks that took place in Switzerland earlier this month following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the countries.
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The measure received bipartisan support from legislators and was approved with little discussion Thursday, unlike the housing bond and ‘rainy day fund’ debates.
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But the conversations and debates happening — whether within families, in clinics, or on public platforms — should be based on facts, not judgment.
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In the last year or two, there was chatter and debate whether Messi would actually be selected to join the national team again.
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If circumstances had gone Spain’s way with more clinical finishing or a Cape Verde defender making a mistake, then the result would have been different and a lot of the chatter currently happening (including here) would likely not be happening.
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Talcove consults with the government on tracking illicit funds.
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But since this efficiency exercise was first announced, the amount the state expects to save from the consults’ recommendations has been dramatically reduced.
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Allen’s gabfests later in the episode — with guests including singers Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme and baseball star Willie Mays — set the tone for the conversational, anecdote-rich interviews that set the late-night vibe that remains today.
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And his Julie Delpy–Ethan Hawke romantic gabfests Before Sunset and Before Midnight were nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay Oscars in 2004 and 2015, respectively.
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“Confabulations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confabulations. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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