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
Additionally, the AI push has allowed more nontechnical employees to identify bugs and request coding fixes.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
There, the interior was then taken apart to ensure there were no bugs or spying technology hidden inside, Air Force officials said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
She said Evie was "always finding things" like newts and bugs, but said the axolotl discovery was a surprise.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
Daddy would point out the moths, carpenter ants, and roly-poly bugs beneath the bark of dead logs.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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