debuts 1 of 2

variants also débuts
plural of debut

debuts

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of debut

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of debuts
Noun
The art will return to the Broad for a grand opening exhibition when the museum’s $100-million, 55,000-square-foot expansion debuts in 2028 ahead of the Summer Olympics. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026 Exhibitors rose 17% to 339 companies, 49 of them first-timers, and Czech & Slovak and Cambodian pavilions made their debuts. — Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026 Spider horror Crawlers from Roadside Attractions debuts on 1,037 screens. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026 Most of his fans haven’t yet seen the movie, which debuts this week. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026 That decade saw other international debuts, including Sweden, Hong Kong, Australia, France and Japan — places that would enhance the awareness and international visibility of the brand — all by 1968. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 Korchinski and Del Mastro made their season debuts Saturday in Buffalo while Byram was out for the birth of his twin daughters. — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 The fourth-generation Rogue small SUV debuts with a new hybrid powertrain called E-Power that works more like an electric vehicle than a traditional hybrid. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026 Without any bonus points — at this point the $25 million threshold is going to be tough to achieve — Digger debuts with a flat eight MFL points. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for debuts
Noun
  • The former couple attended a variety of events together, from races to movie premieres and charity galas—including the premiere of Pixar’s Cars 2 in 2011.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Glasgow Film Festival has unveiled the full lineup for its 22nd edition this year, which will showcase 16 world, European and international premieres and 68 UK premieres, including the world premiere of Molly Vs The Machines from director Marc Silver.
    — Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • When a general purpose technology arrives, companies pour money into complementary intangible investments that national accounts do not measure.
    — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Then the chargeback arrives and the rental company is left absorbing the loss.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Both teams wore commemorative jersey patches honoring the late NBA coach Rick Adelman, who led the Kings to eight consecutive playoff appearances from 1998 through 2006.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The former Bellator heavyweight champion earned his 15th victory in 20 UFC appearances.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The local chapter voted to endorse Raman last month, and with that comes teams of eager doorknockers canvassing for her across the city.
    — Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The collision comes months after Independence police tightened restrictions on high-speed pursuits after years of scrutiny over the department's driving practices.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • They’re led by Laura Berens, a CEO and entrepreneur, who emerges as the finest leader of the experiment with her firm-but-fair methods.
    — Marlow Stern, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Tantalizing opportunities may be found in copper-oxide ceramics known as cuprates, but achieving them requires first understanding how the superconducting phenomenon emerges at relatively warm temperatures.
    — Sven Badoux, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Pay that rises with credentials, a clear schedule and predictable work can do more for retention than a signing bonus.
    — Alok Chanani, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Step up to the more powerful rear-drive model and output rises to 282 hp, with a larger 77-kWh battery.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The person who isn't a professional military officer, pursues a broad, deep, public professional career, and yet dawns the uniform an serves his nation.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 12 July 2026
  • The realization that loneliness might be even more keenly felt in the midst of a familiar crowd is one that dawns with maturity.
    — Maria Albano, Air Mail, 9 May 2026
Verb
  • The young guys know, too, that if anything breaks out, Jones will most likely get it to the ground somehow.
    — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The stats Vasily Podkolzin breaks out with 30 goals and 22 assists.
    — Janson Duench, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

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“Debuts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debuts. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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