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debugging

VERB

troubleshoot

Synonyms

STRONGEST

unscramble

STRONG

adjust correct fix remedy repair unravel untangle

WEAK

iron out remove errors sort out straighten out work the bugs out of

Antonyms

STRONG

break destroy disarrange disorganize hurt injure spoil tangle

Example Sentences

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Anthropic says Fable 5 is exceptionally good at writing and debugging software code, answering complex research questions and analyzing images.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Imagine that you’re a senior software engineer debugging a system crash.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026

He encourages users to engage with the technology as a dynamic co-pilot for tasks ranging from debugging code to planning a vacation.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 29, 2025

The quick turnaround raises questions about how much time county officials allotted to debugging the software and training employees on the new technology.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2025

Node:shotgun debugging, Next:shovelware, Previous:short card, Up:= S = shotgun debugging n.

From The Jargon File, Version 4.2.2, 20 Aug 2000 by Steele, Guy L.