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
These include scabies – caused by mites, lice and bed bugs.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
All three companies have taken steps to give security researchers early access to their models so they can be used to find and patch bugs before they are exploited.
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
Sometimes, though, they would hang around what would have been their bus stop if they had one, smoking cigars and starting fights and telling little kids that the bus was full of bugs.
From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson
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