code words

Example Sentences

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The Security: Fogelman recalls the twist-filled “This Is Us” as “frantic,” with code words and red script pages.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2025

“People are just looking for a set of code words and ways of describing their experiences.”

From New York Times • Apr. 15, 2024

Members of the mothers' group began sharing code words the soldiers should say so residents could trust it was really them.

From BBC • Oct. 13, 2023

Like them, he senses the vulnerabilities of others as prey, using code words and ideas to lure them into believing him to be safe and on their side.

From Salon • Jun. 30, 2023

All information was passed in hints and code words.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein