as in warning
something that tells of approaching danger or risk
the reporter took her glower as a red light and stopped asking questions
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Recent Examples of red light
The cabbie caught up with the couple at a red light on W. 34th St. and flagged down a uniformed officer, who pulled over the NYPD vehicle, according to prosecutors.
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Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 7 May 2025
Chinx killed in a 2015 drive-by shooting while sitting in his car at a red light.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 6 May 2025
Impatient drivers whip around slower vehicles or run red lights.
—Jackie Valley, Christian Science Monitor, 6 May 2025
For example, red light (633 nm wavelengths) works on the skin’s surface to boost collagen and even tone.
—Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 1 May 2025
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Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 7 May 2025
Chinx killed in a 2015 drive-by shooting while sitting in his car at a red light.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 6 May 2025
Impatient drivers whip around slower vehicles or run red lights.
—Jackie Valley, Christian Science Monitor, 6 May 2025
For example, red light (633 nm wavelengths) works on the skin’s surface to boost collagen and even tone.
—Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for red light
Recent Examples of Synonyms for red light
Noun
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How to act during strong winds Take shelter: Immediately go inside a sturdy building during a high wind warning or severe thunderstorm warning and move to an interior room or basement.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
21 May 2025
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The warning was issued at 8:22 a.m. on Wednesday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 8:38 a.m.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Missing the preparation mark Another red flag: walking in unprepared.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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However, Snow began noticing a few red flags right off the bat.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
25 May 2025
Noun
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Kayla gets back to their office to find that the official sign came in, and Jimmy put her name first.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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Tremors can be a sign of MS, Parkinson's disease, stroke, or another neurological condition.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
23 May 2025
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“Red light.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/red%20light. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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