password

noun

ˈpas-ˌwərd How to pronounce password (audio)
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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 This includes emails, secure notes, credit card details, documents, file attachments, passwords, passkeys, and any other information. — Kim Key, PC Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026 Follow up with a pre-arrival note that spells out arrival logistics and the Wi-Fi password. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2026 Use a reputable password manager to generate and securely store strong, unique passwords for every account. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026 Mallard then provided the individuals with the account information and password. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for password
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  • The season isn’t over yet, but Bethune has one word to describe her first year in Kansas City so far.
    — PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Karl also asked Moore to share a few words that came to mind about other potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidates.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
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“Password.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/password. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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