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a word or phrase that must be spoken by a person in order to pass a guard
the password for the all-night rave will be changed next week
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Recent Examples of password
What is the name given to a digital credential that allows users to sign in to apps and websites without using a password?
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Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2025
Probably sooner rather than later, depending upon how fast quantum computing comes, will be the end of all passwords.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 1 Aug. 2025
Create strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication Use strong, unique passwords for all your social media and photo-sharing accounts.
—Tinybeans Team, Miami Herald, 31 July 2025
That means layering advanced identity verification, not just facial scans or passwords.
—Haywood Talcove, Fortune, 31 July 2025
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Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2025
Probably sooner rather than later, depending upon how fast quantum computing comes, will be the end of all passwords.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 1 Aug. 2025
Create strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication Use strong, unique passwords for all your social media and photo-sharing accounts.
—Tinybeans Team, Miami Herald, 31 July 2025
That means layering advanced identity verification, not just facial scans or passwords.
—Haywood Talcove, Fortune, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for password
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Yellow: The letter is in the word, but in the wrong spot.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Guides can help first-time visitors navigate the word soup.—
Robin Catalano,
Robb Report,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Password.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/password. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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