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confabulations

noun

plural of confabulation

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. — ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2025 Often, such confabulations appear to be truthful and can mislead users accordingly. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025

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In this case, the review will likely include discussions with Apple, who would need to grant Lego permission to do the project.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
The talks were first reported by the New York Times, which pegged the deal’s worth at as much as $10 billion over two years, citing three people with knowledge of the discussions.

— Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

Definition of discussions

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Livestream chats, fan conventions, charity streams, book clubs, mutual-aid networks, and local meetups can move people from passive spectatorship toward real relationships.

— Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Group chats operated around the clock, filled with memes, tactical analysis and predictions that aged poorly within minutes.

— Maria Santana, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

Definition of chats

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Additionally, the resort is hosting a retreat (September 17 to 20) to celebrate the launch of its Longevity Clinic, which will incorporate yoga, consultations, breathwork and stunning Five-Star Nizuc Spa by ESPA.

— Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Medical-tourism concierges can arrange everything from virtual consultations and physician vetting to airport transfers, translators, hotel stays, private nurses, lymphatic massages and postoperative appointments.

— Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026

Definition of consultations

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The Rockies have yet to broach extension talks with Goodman, according to a source with knowledge of the matter, who requested anonymity in order to speak candidly.

— Sam Blum, New York Times, 22 July 2026
After nearly a month of silence, the government made its first apparent move to engage with the protesters Monday, when a senior minister held talks with movement representatives.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026

Definition of talks

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But in later debates, the two Republicans were more likely to take aim at the Democrats on stage than each other.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
In Nolan’s film, people refer to the gods, but there are no divine debates on Olympus, and, indeed, the only member of the classical Greek pantheon who actually appears is Athena (Zendaya), watching over the action intermittently.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 July 2026

Definition of debates

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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.

— Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 10 June 2026
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.

— Chris Lee, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2025

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