as in to see
to see or sense something or someone that is not really there; to have hallucinations
The patient may hallucinate if she has a fever.
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Recent Examples of hallucinate
Instead of hallucinating risky comparisons, the AI references an internal competitive intelligence deck.
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Sagar Gupta, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
The consequences arrived after a court in Utah ordered sanctions after the filing included the first fake citation ever discovered in the state hallucinated by artificial intelligence.
—ArsTechnica, 2 June 2025
Supply chain and other company leaders need to consider data privacy concerns, the potential for AI solutions to hallucinate and the possibility that their teams will misapply AI.
—Christian Hyatt, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Both chatbots can sometimes hallucinate and make up quotes.
—PC Magazine, 19 June 2025
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Sagar Gupta, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
The consequences arrived after a court in Utah ordered sanctions after the filing included the first fake citation ever discovered in the state hallucinated by artificial intelligence.
—ArsTechnica, 2 June 2025
Supply chain and other company leaders need to consider data privacy concerns, the potential for AI solutions to hallucinate and the possibility that their teams will misapply AI.
—Christian Hyatt, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Both chatbots can sometimes hallucinate and make up quotes.
—PC Magazine, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hallucinate
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At Holland State Park, which is run by the state and hasn’t seen lifeguards in three decades, there’s talk among Park Township officials of implementing a lifeguard pilot program.—
Tresa Baldas,
Freep.com,
21 July 2025
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Then, Shivers begins to rot away before Danica suddenly wakes up, shaken by what she’s just seen.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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McCabe, an Arsenal fan favourite known for her uncompromising playing style and effervescent off-field personality, was at the centre of much of the discussion as fans daydreamed about her reaction to it all.—
Katie Whyatt,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Girls may, for example, struggle with time management, daydreaming or being a chatterbox and are more likely to be diagnosed with the primarily inattentive type of ADHD over the hyperactive type.—
Daliah Singer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 July 2025
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The two imagined the estate as a members-only club, attracting international jet-setters, diplomats, and cultural tastemakers seeking an alternative to resort tourism.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Graydon imagined the party as a marketing coup for the magazine and a way to repair strained relationships on the West Coast.—
Michael Grynbaum,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
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Derek is a bright and curious kid who dreams of becoming a scientist one day.—
The Star,
Kansas City Star,
20 July 2025
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But the tobacco industry could only have dreamed of having the immense power of the federal government.—
David Michaels,
The Atlantic,
20 July 2025
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Levine Cava is reportedly contemplating $25 million in savings from the Parks budget, but the details aren’t known.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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The question of how to deal with the fracturing has scientists contemplating the best course of action.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
11 July 2025
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At some point or another, just about anyone who calls themselves a Giants fan has probably fantasized about the prospect of Shohei Ohtani taking the mound at Oracle Park.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
12 July 2025
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Taken in by a teenage daughter of the family, who’s fantasizing about taking her own life, the two teens develop a warm and intense relationship.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
13 May 2025
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To help ease these anxieties, proper visualization is key, which is why new technology is gaining popularity to help homeowners both collaborate with contractors and visualize their siding updates, says Vydra.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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These languages are commonly used in AI projects, from building models to visualizing insights.—
Ethan Stone,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Managers and their co-workers need to work hard to establish the link between the team goals and the firms vision and show how their work can effect the performance of the organization.—
Andrew Mawson,
Forbes,
27 Sep. 2024
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In 2019, under the guidance of Assembly Chair Felix Rivera, the Assembly hired Laurie Wolf to facilitate a series of three strategic visioning meetings to better define our goals for years 2019-2021.—
Anchorage Daily News,
Anchorage Daily News,
28 Mar. 2020
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“Hallucinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hallucinate. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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