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
For many real-world applications—debugging code, solving math problems, or analyzing structured data—pattern matching from vast training sets is enough to be useful.
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ArsTechnica, 11 June 2025
Clarion quickly produces a debugging script and executing code validation.
—Clint Boulton, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
The team eventually consolidated back to a more balanced approach after experiencing mounting operational complexity and debugging challenges that outweighed the benefits.
—Forrester, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Operational Monitoring And Observability Every AI agent interaction—inputs, outputs and tool actions—should be logged to maintain an audit trail and simplify debugging.
—Kingsuk Chakrabarty, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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ArsTechnica, 11 June 2025
Clarion quickly produces a debugging script and executing code validation.
—Clint Boulton, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
The team eventually consolidated back to a more balanced approach after experiencing mounting operational complexity and debugging challenges that outweighed the benefits.
—Forrester, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Operational Monitoring And Observability Every AI agent interaction—inputs, outputs and tool actions—should be logged to maintain an audit trail and simplify debugging.
—Kingsuk Chakrabarty, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debug
Verb
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Boerner said there were negotiations with the Senate on how to proceed, and the bill was amended.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 July 2025
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The law expires at the end of 2025, and there’s no sign of it being amended to cover 2026 and later recoveries.—
Robert W. Wood,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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This article has been updated to reflect that Perry is in his sixth term, to correct the name of the Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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This story was updated to correct a misspelled name.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 July 2025
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President Donald Trump has vociferously portrayed import tariffs as an instrument of economic policy for rewriting the global trade script in favor of the United States.—
Devashish Mitra,
Time,
28 July 2025
Verb
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Some people use pharmacological or surgical treatments to remedy side effects from the disease.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
17 July 2025
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A lot of code generation can be tedious and repetitive; agents can remedy that problem.—
Clint Boulton,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The state had reformed its criminal justice system in 2017, with bipartisan support, to reduce sentences for low-level offenders.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
20 July 2025
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The group reformed in its classic lineup for one final show – an event that likely also marked the end of Ozzy Osbourne's performing career.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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“Debug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debug. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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