as in corrects
to remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from
the computer program ran much faster after it was debugged
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rewrites
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Polymorphic malware changes its appearance with each infection, while metamorphic malware rewrites its code entirely.—
John Chirillo,
Forbes,
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That’s probably most clear in the character of Bernadette (voiced by India Brown), who rewrites the annual Christmas pageant to be more woke.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
19 Oct. 2024
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“Debugs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debugs. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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