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code name

[kohd neym] / ˈkoʊd ˌneɪm /


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The title of the invitation was "Send project Dawn email," an apparent reference to Amazon's code name for the job cuts.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

Goren allegedly worked alongside Ozgur Altun, known by the code name "Abu Yasir Al Turki".

From Barron's • Dec. 22, 2025

In others, they appeared to refer to the woman Summers was attracted to by a code name: “peril.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

Initially going by the code name Asgardian, Kaplan was introduced as a member of the Young Avengers whose magical powers include blasting energy and manipulating reality.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2024

Later given the code name Purple, the new machine baffled William’s team.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield