bugs
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of bugs
Example Sentences
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Chatbots have evolved from simple assistants into chatty companions, image generators have become dangerously good at making photorealistic content and new advanced models are said to be surfacing decades-old software bugs.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Some pest sprays have already been used in tent camps to combat the growing menace from bugs.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
Still, the sheer volume of bugs that are being discovered and the job of creating, testing and installing all of the patches they will generate are worrying some in the industry.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
As another bright spot, there’s no shortage of bugs — and pest control companies are looking for employees.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026
She waved the air in front of her face like bugs were swarming.
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
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