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 talents are seen posing in a public bathroom with red and black tiles, reproducing the set of Michele’s sophomore Valentino ready-to-wear show, staged in a giant public toilet bathed in red light.
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Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Nearly 20 years ago, a 40-year-old mother of two and a sister of a Miami Police commander was killed in a Hialeah car crash by a woman who ran a flashing red light and had a blood-alcohol level over twice the legal driving limit, prosecutors say.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Not stopping for the red light is a traffic violation.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Thursday while riding a bicycle near his home in the 1600 block of Saint Lawrence Way for vehicle code section violations, including not stopping for a red light and having no lights on his bicycle, police Corporal Allan Roan said.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2025
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Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Nearly 20 years ago, a 40-year-old mother of two and a sister of a Miami Police commander was killed in a Hialeah car crash by a woman who ran a flashing red light and had a blood-alcohol level over twice the legal driving limit, prosecutors say.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Not stopping for the red light is a traffic violation.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Thursday while riding a bicycle near his home in the 1600 block of Saint Lawrence Way for vehicle code section violations, including not stopping for a red light and having no lights on his bicycle, police Corporal Allan Roan said.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for red light
Noun
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This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in reducing the risk of wildfires during these hazardous conditions.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in reducing the risk of wildfires during these hazardous conditions.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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There weren’t any immediate red flags in the months leading up to the start of school, but on the first day fellow teachers told her about one student’s severe behavioral issues.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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According to the Mayo Clinic, the surgery involves cutting away thin layers of the skin until there are no signs of cancer.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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There are early signs that Alonso will bring the best out of him.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Red light.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/red%20light. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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