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
About the same time, Shimon heard the code words for a rocket attack through his radio.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 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
Activists in the networks use code words, aliases, encrypted messages, burner phones.
From Seattle Times ● May 20, 2023
We used separate code words for things often mentioned in warfare.
From "Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two" by Joseph Bruchac
