honeypot

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Recent Examples of honeypot These traditional approaches have proven to be a minefield of vulnerabilities, creating irresistible honeypots for hackers and bad actors. Alastair Johnson, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024 These bais, marshy, natural clearings dotted all around the Congo Basin, are honeypots for numerous animals—forest elephants gather here to mine the mineral-rich soil, buffaloes come to graze on plants heavy with protein. Chris Schalkx, Vogue, 7 Sep. 2024 Not only is Davis, 38, now cured of his phobia, he’s also tapped into a life-changing social media honeypot with more than 2 million followers on a slew of channels. Jason Nark, Hartford Courant, 2 Aug. 2024 To the Left, and President Biden, this wealth is a giant honeypot waiting to be tapped. The Editors, National Review, 21 June 2024 See All Example Sentences for honeypot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honeypot
Noun
  • The isolation imposed in 2020 by the Covid-19 pandemic triggered a boom in pet adoptions and a bonanza for vendors of kitty litter, dog food, and accessories.
    Greg Petro, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
  • Along with the usual retail bonanza, the holiday quarter has become a bigger advertising opportunity for Prime Video due to the streaming outlet’s long-term deal with the NFL.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Biden never tried, Europe has failed to bring Peace, and Zelenskyy probably wants to keep the ‘gravy train’ going.
    Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025
  • Biden never tried, Europe has failed to bring Peace, and Zelenskyy probably wants to keep the 'gravy train' going.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • When the flames reached a cache, the sky would flash with a powerful explosion.
    Michael Luo, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
  • Upon searching the property, FBI agents recovered a cache of weapons, including 57 firearms and large amounts of ammunition.
    Jack Date, ABC News, 26 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The next day, authorities stopped vehicles being driven by Cruz's associates leaving a stash house.
    Louis Casiano, Fox News, 26 Feb. 2025
  • This Valentine’s Day, tap into your crafty side by making personalized pipes, rolling trays, or stash jars.
    Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2025

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“Honeypot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honeypot. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.

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