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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 passwords
This $55 key supports the latest authentication standards, doubles as a smart card, and can be configured to spit out static passwords.
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PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2025
Look for unusual activity such as unrecognized logins, changes to passwords or new connected devices.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Beyond generating strong passwords and syncing them across devices, services like Keeper and Dashlane include additional benefits, like dark web monitoring, email masking and secure password sharing.
—David McMillin, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
One immediate way to do this is to change the online passwords to bank accounts so only the non-gambling spouse knows them.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
Talking about online safety, setting up shared passwords, and limiting public info can help protect grandparents.
—Suzi Morales, Parents, 25 Sep. 2025
Automating tasks like troubleshooting, updating configurations and managing passwords enhances security and efficiency.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Last fall, a political activist and prominent election denier found Griswold’s office mistakenly posted to its website a spreadsheet with partial passwords to voting systems.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2025
PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2025
Look for unusual activity such as unrecognized logins, changes to passwords or new connected devices.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Beyond generating strong passwords and syncing them across devices, services like Keeper and Dashlane include additional benefits, like dark web monitoring, email masking and secure password sharing.
—David McMillin, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
One immediate way to do this is to change the online passwords to bank accounts so only the non-gambling spouse knows them.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
Talking about online safety, setting up shared passwords, and limiting public info can help protect grandparents.
—Suzi Morales, Parents, 25 Sep. 2025
Automating tasks like troubleshooting, updating configurations and managing passwords enhances security and efficiency.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Last fall, a political activist and prominent election denier found Griswold’s office mistakenly posted to its website a spreadsheet with partial passwords to voting systems.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passwords
words
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McNeeley intends on performing wherever Lee places him on the court, tapping into his gritty demeanor, and nodded in virtual appreciation when Lee’s words were relayed to him.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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This group of Blue Jackets, who have faced more than their share of tough times and tragedy in recent years, applauded as Jenner held the cap high in the air with his final words.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Passwords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passwords. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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