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

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

Sometimes they change keywords with emojis or with code words when trying to communicate in a sale, he said.

From New York Times • Apr. 26, 2023

Danny says code words present a "challenge" because they reference a topic indirectly and takeaway its "emotional significance".

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2023

The derisive smiles soon faded as, pair by pair, the heirs heard their code words sung.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin