bugs
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of bugs
Example Sentences
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They found the tool could locate dormant bugs lurking in decades-old code and easily exploit them.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
The tool can find bugs lurking in decades-old code, according to Anthropic, and autonomously find ways to exploit them.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
Its code review agent has identified more than 7,500 bugs, freeing up engineers to “concentrate on higher-value work.”
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
While most of the coding issues may be minor, their sheer volume has amplified the risk that smaller software developers will become overwhelmed with reports of bugs such as the one Mythos found.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
Finally, the beings of air, the many birds and winged bugs, flew into the crisp, salty air.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
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