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
Whatever used to be fun (coding your first game, say) is replaced by something that’s not (debugging your code).
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Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
The model generates code, explains complex functions, and helps debug errors.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Feb. 2026
Some are conventional, such as the boards dedicated to debugging code or trading cryptocurrency.
—Mike Dobuski, ABC News, 4 Feb. 2026
Consider, for instance, a coding copilot that assists developers and collaborates with other agents to debug, refactor, and optimize software in real time.
—Mallik Tatipamula, IEEE Spectrum, 27 Oct. 2025
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Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
The model generates code, explains complex functions, and helps debug errors.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Feb. 2026
Some are conventional, such as the boards dedicated to debugging code or trading cryptocurrency.
—Mike Dobuski, ABC News, 4 Feb. 2026
Consider, for instance, a coding copilot that assists developers and collaborates with other agents to debug, refactor, and optimize software in real time.
—Mallik Tatipamula, IEEE Spectrum, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debug
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The town moved to amend its zoning regulations to allow for greater flexibility for those who want to convert older office properties into residential or mixed-use redevelopments, with Greenberg a vocal proponent of the changes.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
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The buyer—identified in the document as Sunrise North LLC—gets an irrevocable power of attorney authorizing it to pursue claims in the athlete’s name, settle claims, amend claim forms and take other actions related to recovery.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
17 June 2026
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Systems that cannot explain their decisions cannot be corrected.—
David Flower,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The fine was the result of an administrative oversight, and the issue was promptly corrected with no impact on the environment, Disneyland officials told the Register.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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For the next screening, Woody was rewritten to be warmer and less aggressive.—
Mason Leath,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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After her daughter's murder, Franchetti began a grassroots movement to rewrite family court law, but the legislation was held up by legal language that might have greenlighted hearsay allegations or the potential for false claims that couldn't be refuted.—
Jennifer McLogan,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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To remedy the issue, owners may take their vehicles to Ford dealerships, where the truck's powertrain control module software will be updated for free.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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To remedy the issue and take full advantage of tall ceilings in spaces like a closet, Murphy offers a solution.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 June 2026
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Why lawmakers want Section 702 reformed But critics of Section 702 say the warnings overstate the immediate threat because the current certifications will remain in effect until 2027.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
12 June 2026
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Hilton has already challenged Becerra to work with him on the campaign trail to reform the state's voter ID process.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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“Debug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debug. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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