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
Live Share allows real-time editing and debugging sessions with teammates, so everyone stays in sync.
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PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
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
After graduating from Princeton University in 1986 with a degree in electrical engineering and computer science, Bezos landed a gig debugging lines of code at a telecommunications startup, Fitel, before working as a product manager for Banker’s Trust, now part of Deutsche Bank.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 9 Oct. 2025
Today developers are positioning agents as a more advanced form of chatbot, capable of autonomously making decisions and completing routine tasks, such as navigating a Web browser or debugging computer code.
—Webb Wright, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for debug
PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
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
After graduating from Princeton University in 1986 with a degree in electrical engineering and computer science, Bezos landed a gig debugging lines of code at a telecommunications startup, Fitel, before working as a product manager for Banker’s Trust, now part of Deutsche Bank.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 9 Oct. 2025
Today developers are positioning agents as a more advanced form of chatbot, capable of autonomously making decisions and completing routine tasks, such as navigating a Web browser or debugging computer code.
—Webb Wright, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debug
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The appeals court sent the case back to the lower court to amend the 2024 ruling.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Mexico has amended its constitution to ban the sale of electronic cigarettes and vapes.—
Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
5 Feb. 2026
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This story has been updated with new information, to reframe parts of the story and to correct spelling errors.—
Steve Patterson,
Florida Times-Union,
5 Feb. 2026
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Problems arise when trees interfere with power lines, but professional pruning can correct this.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
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This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.—
Ryan Mancini,
The Hill,
14 Feb. 2026
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Ellis was responsible for helping rewrite and redefine the landscape of American fashion and sportswear.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Here's what Brookfield did to cover 2026 budget After voters rejected the 2025 referendum meant to remedy the looming budget gap, Brookfield officials began discussions on how to come up with the money.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Wilcox later sued Davis, saying she should have been given the opportunity to remedy her errors.—
Samuel O’Neal
February 6,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Feb. 2026
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Members of both the Senate and the House of Representatives have introduced a package of bills to address high housing costs and the shortage of affordable housing by reforming zoning and reducing federal barriers to construction.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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One approach is to reform outdated and cumbersome permitting processes so clean energy projects, such as for solar and wind power — along with more transmission lines — can be added to our grid more quickly.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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