as in to amend
to remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from
the computer program ran much faster after it was debugged
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of debug
In such systems based on multiple agents, some agents assist in generating code and some in testing and debugging it.
—
Julius Černiauskas, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Diana Hu, a YC partner, points out that current AI models struggle with debugging complex code issues, often requiring human intervention.
—Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
These include agents conducting advanced research, writing and debugging complex code without human intervention, and analyzing large datasets to generate comprehensive reports.
—Ars Technica, 7 Mar. 2025
This is especially useful to a developer who may at times ask to do something simple (like debug a line of code) but at other times want to achieve something complex (like building a new app from scratch).
—Jason Andersen, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for debug
Julius Černiauskas, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Diana Hu, a YC partner, points out that current AI models struggle with debugging complex code issues, often requiring human intervention.
—Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
These include agents conducting advanced research, writing and debugging complex code without human intervention, and analyzing large datasets to generate comprehensive reports.
—Ars Technica, 7 Mar. 2025
This is especially useful to a developer who may at times ask to do something simple (like debug a line of code) but at other times want to achieve something complex (like building a new app from scratch).
—Jason Andersen, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for debug
Recent Examples of Synonyms for debug
Verb
-
The response was not enough for Rascon-Rivas, who started an online petition to amend the policy, the outlet reported.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
23 May 2025
-
The constitutional amendment, sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Arkansas, would prohibit the state Legislature from amending or repealing constitutional amendments and require a statewide vote by the people before changing the state's direct democracy process.—
Neal Earley,
Arkansas Online,
22 May 2025
Verb
-
This story was changed to correct the address of TheaterWorks Hartford and to update changes in the performance schedule.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
30 May 2025
-
This story was updated to correct a typo in Mandi Jung's name.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
Verb
-
Banjo history has since been colonized and rewritten, but today, an increasingly growing number of people are ushering in a Black banjo revival.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 May 2025
-
Tech companies have been openly lobbying the White House to rewrite copyright law to freely train their models on films, television shows, articles, books and beyond without paying so much as a dime to studios, publishers or writers.—
Sarah Montana,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
Verb
-
The justices appeared uncertain in the oral arguments about how to remedy the sweeping use by district judges of nationwide injunctions, which could have a significant impact on the high court’s emergency docket.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
29 May 2025
-
Restaurants with over 30 demerits are required to fix the worst issues immediately and remedy the rest within 48 hours.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 May 2025
Verb
-
Polymers’ properties and chemical structures change as they are melted and reformed multiple times, and this method—which can be used on pellets, fibers, fabrics and garments—analyzes these changes.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
21 May 2025
-
Over a decade ago, California reformed health benefits at the insistence of former Gov. Jerry Brown due to the state’s ballooning unfunded liability for medical costs for retirees.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Debug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debug. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share