debug

verb

(ˌ)dē-ˈbəg How to pronounce debug (audio)
Definition of debugnext
as in to amend
to remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from the computer program ran much faster after it was debugged

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Recent Examples of debug That single change turns debugging in the dark into a solvable problem. — Jacqueline Destefano-Tangorra, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The courses cover writing, explaining, and debugging advanced formulas, as well as VLOOKUP and XLOOKUP for pulling exact data from massive spreadsheets without endless scrolling. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 31 July 2026 The joystick initiates common tasks such as debugging an error or refactoring code. — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 27 July 2026 The device also features a small joystick, likely the 13th key, that can trigger reusable Codex Skills and common workflows such as debugging an error, reviewing a pull request, or refactoring code. — New Atlas, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for debug
Recent Examples of Synonyms for debug
  1. amend
  2. correct
  3. rewrite
  4. remedy
  5. reform
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  • The legislation would amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to create federal photo ID standards for in-person and vote-by-mail.
    — Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 11 Aug. 2026
  • In her new ruling obtained by Rolling Stone, the judge said Evans appeared to have been angered by Voletta’s decision, just weeks before her death, to amend her trust and remove CJ as a co-trustee.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of amend
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  • In July, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health also cited Lineage for rodent and pest-control violations, fining the company $500 per day until the violations were corrected.
    — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Jesus’ teachings and healing works confirm that negative suggestions can be corrected, not by trying not to think about them, but by turning our attention to and replacing them with God’s thoughts.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of correct
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  • But developers accustomed to CUDA may need to rewrite and optimize substantial portions of their existing code before moving their training workloads to Ascend.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026
  • If the problem is flawed incentives rather than flawed individuals, replacing CEOs or rewriting mission statements will accomplish little.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of rewrite
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  • The harms that this consolidation could cause would take decades to remedy.
    — Addie Morfoot, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Republican Steve Hilton pledged to slash gas prices and utility bills to help remedy his dystopian view of California under Democratic rule.
    — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of remedy
Verb
  • Amnesty International has urged Syria to end trials in absentia and the use of the death penalty, incorporate crimes under international law into domestic legislation and reform the judiciary.
    — Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The group notes other states, such as Illinois, New Jersey and New York have either reformed or ended cash bail.
    — Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of reform

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“Debug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debug. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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