as in amended
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 debugged
So the researchers debugged the genome by hand.
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Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 30 Apr. 2026
Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for debugged
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The federal lawsuit filed last November and amended in March lists as its defendants Proctor; MSP Sgt.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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In a proactive effort to further monitor fire-prone areas, the Santee City Council amended an agreement with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office on May 13 to allow the addition of 17 surveillance cameras at parks, trails and preserves.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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On Friday, Korda credited her sister, Jessica, a six-time LPGA Tour winner, for giving her a tip that course-corrected her ballstriking.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
7 June 2026
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The issue with the tuna was corrected onsite, according to the report.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2026
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The musical feels so relevant to 2026 that audience members have asked director Lear deBessonet, also Tony-nominated, if the creative team rewrote the script for this production.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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The neo-Brandeisians rewrote guidelines to impose stricter standards for merger approvals.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
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Social Security benefits were last reformed roughly 40 years ago, when the federal government raised the eligibility age for the program from 65 to 67.—
Fatima Hussein,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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On Tuesday, Polis also vetoed House Bill 1236, which would've reformed parts of the state's arbitration rules, and Senate Bill 146, which sought to curb the distribution of single-use serviceware by restaurants and delivery services.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
2 June 2026
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Wembanyama rectified that mistake on the next play.—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Nonalcoholic takes on the concept include the fruity Tarte Tatin Zero, a blend of caramel, rectified (or redistilled) apple juice, tonka, and vanilla foam, and the zippy Terminal Zero, crafted with agave syrup, lemon, mustard, and peppermint kombucha.—
Lane Nieset,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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“Debugged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debugged. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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