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
The model generates code, explains complex functions, and helps debug errors.
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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
The days of doing anything other than poring over business plans and debugging code will seem far away; eight hours of sleep will be as foreign a concept as the idea of cooking a full meal and actually sitting at a kitchen table to eat it.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 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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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
The days of doing anything other than poring over business plans and debugging code will seem far away; eight hours of sleep will be as foreign a concept as the idea of cooking a full meal and actually sitting at a kitchen table to eat it.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 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 State Water Resources Control Board is considering a petition by the Newsom administration to amend permits so water could be tapped where the tunnel intakes would be built.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Following public backlash, the agency allowed Moderna to amend its application, splitting its filing by age — standard approval for adults 50 to 64, and accelerated approval for those 65 and up, with a promise to run another trial for that age group after approval.—
Berkeley Lovelace Jr,
NBC news,
6 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Beijing has recognized its historical weakness in basic science and has moved aggressively to correct it.—
Imran Khalid,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
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The company has tried for several weeks to correct the information with no luck.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
7 May 2026
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The Saudi Fashion Commission is rewriting this narrative, positioning Saudi Arabia at the intersection of ancient faith and cutting-edge innovation through the Sustainable Ihram Initiative.—
FMG Studios,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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The 41-year-old British racing star has spent nearly two decades rewriting the Formula 1 record books, winning seven world championships—tying Michael Schumacher—and becoming one of the sport’s most recognizable and highest-paid figures.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
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Packing motion sickness remedies ahead of time is an easy way to avoid scrambling if the ship starts rocking.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Civil Rights Act, which was enacted to remedy a history of denying the right to vote based on race, allows for inspection of voter-registration records but doesn’t overturn state privacy laws, according to civil rights lawyers.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Steam methane reforming accounts for nearly half of the global supply but produces carbon dioxide as a byproduct.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 May 2026
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State leaders have considered a variety of proposals to address rising costs, from easing property taxes to reforming zoning laws.—
Maxwell Harden,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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“Debug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debug. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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