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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
Zaslav has also been taking his time on cracking down on password sharing.
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Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Additionally, library databases can be accessed 24/7 on any device with your library card and password (PIN).
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The company’s website was password protected Tuesday afternoon, and the company did not immediately respond to The Star’s request for comment.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Don't use your child's name or personally identifiable information in your passwords or the same password for multiple accounts.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
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Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Additionally, library databases can be accessed 24/7 on any device with your library card and password (PIN).
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The company’s website was password protected Tuesday afternoon, and the company did not immediately respond to The Star’s request for comment.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Don't use your child's name or personally identifiable information in your passwords or the same password for multiple accounts.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for password
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Iniki is the Hawaiian word for sharp and piercing wind.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Colleagues described a popular chaplain with nicknames for the tiny patients and soothing words for their bleary-eyed parents.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Password.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/password. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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