confabulation

noun

Definition of confabulationnext
1
as in discussion
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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2
as in chatter
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 Synonyms for confabulation
  1. discussion
  2. chatter
  3. consultation
  4. chat
  5. debate
  6. talk
  7. consult
  8. gossip
Noun
  • During the discussion, she was asked if she's ever been confused for another celebrity.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Once the consent calendar is moved and seconded, there is no discussion and there are no questions — the whole point of the consent calendar is to eliminate unnecessary discussions.
    Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of discussion
Noun
  • Natural light plus background chatter plus the smell of coffee equals better stories for you.
    Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Close losses have been the bane of their season so far, but games like Wednesday’s can help with stacking wins and quelling trade chatter, even if for just another day.
    James Jackson, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of chatter
Noun
  • At present, there are not enough professionals with the training to treat veterans or to provide regular consultations for them, said Svetlana Artemeva, who is working on a project to train dozens of therapists across 16 Russian regions to help soldiers struggling with post-traumatic stress.
    Nanna Heitmann, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Competitors charge for consultations with tax experts, so this is a huge advantage.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of consultation
Noun
  • Based on user chats, ChatGPT may also suggest tasks, although users will have the option to accept or decline them.
    Rishi Kant, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Before practice on Wednesday morning, Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube pulled Max Domi aside for a chat.
    Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of chat
Noun
  • But looming over the debate was what could happen after President-elect Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20, the day after TikTok must be divested.
    Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Decades before sanctuary cities became a vigorous partisan debate, Sacramento declared itself as one of the first in America.
    Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of debate
Noun
  • An Israeli official briefed on the talks confirmed the deal to NBC News.
    Natasha Turak,Christina Wilkie, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
  • But amazingly, the topic of the talk had no significant effect.
    Jason Richmond, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of talk
Noun
  • Funds will power more enterprise partnerships and fee-for-service Medicaid contracts and an expansion of product offerings to include STI home tests, PrEP and prenatal consults.
    Erin Brodwin, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Erika talks about Sutton with her therapist, Dr. Jenn, who comes by for a therapy session and an interior-design consult.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of consult
Noun
  • Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Jenna Bush Hager is a good sport about her thirst traps going viral.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Kids will hear whispers through the gossip network, or notice if a friend-of-a-friend has started to isolate.
    Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of gossip
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