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
Clarion quickly produces a debugging script and executing code validation.
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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
Marketed as the first AI capable of independently completing software development tasks, Devin wowed audiences with its ability to debug, deploy applications, and manage GitHub issues.
—Quora, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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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
Marketed as the first AI capable of independently completing software development tasks, Devin wowed audiences with its ability to debug, deploy applications, and manage GitHub issues.
—Quora, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 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 means Single-bit errors are automatically corrected in hardware and Double-bit errors are detected and flagged, but not corrected.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
14 July 2025
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The video has been taken down, corrected, and re-uploaded to our page.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
Verb
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That just had to be rewritten, and the tweak to the language got the OK, so that provision remained in the bill.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
15 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.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
14 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
Verb
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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 29 Jul. 2025.
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