as in spy
a person who tries secretly to obtain information for one country in the territory of another usually unfriendly country
for years we have had a mole in the enemy's national intelligence agency
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Recent Examples of mole
In the video, the Auckland, New Zealand, native showed the spot on her left cheek where the mole was missing.
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Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
The brand’s Añejo, served with traditional red mole and corn tortillas, has similar hazelnut notes, alongside candied orange and spices.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
Enmoladas are similar to enchiladas, but sauced with mole.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
One style of corporate security is a bit like playing whac-a-mole.
—Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
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Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
The brand’s Añejo, served with traditional red mole and corn tortillas, has similar hazelnut notes, alongside candied orange and spices.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
Enmoladas are similar to enchiladas, but sauced with mole.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
One style of corporate security is a bit like playing whac-a-mole.
—Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mole
Noun
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The studio, which recently took over creative control of the spy franchise, has hired Denis Villeneuve to direct the next installment.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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Our spies tell us that the 2028 Lamborghini Temerario Spyder will debut some time in 2027.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Welcome to being a campaign operative.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Tillman is a mid-level, mainstream Republican operative who has worked mostly at the state level.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The center said throughout all of this, Rahman faced mistreatment, was mocked by federal agents for her disabilities and was denied medical care.—
Maria Lisignoli,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Heinecke hired an agent and participated in the Senior Bowl, Oklahoma's pro day and NFL scouting combine while trying to gain college eligibility.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Mole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mole. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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