bugs
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of bugs
Example Sentences
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The researchers wrote software that links together two bugs and a handful of techniques to corrupt the Mac’s memory and then gain access to parts of the device that should be inaccessible.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
These include scabies – caused by mites, lice and bed bugs.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
Some pest sprays have already been used in tent camps to combat the growing menace from bugs.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
As another bright spot, there’s no shortage of bugs — and pest control companies are looking for employees.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026
But he remembered he was supposed to give her some bait for bugs.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
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