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

"My role were to make sure that the fugitives who turned up were in fact fugitives," he said, explaining that the agents had code words for the level of criminals.

From BBC • Aug. 7, 2024

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

From New York Times • Apr. 15, 2024

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

“We were so worried about the stupid code words, we didn’t think to look around for something to push—the last word, the last piece of the puzzle.”

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner