RED ALERT Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

red alert

noun

Definition of red alert

as in watch

the state of being constantly attentive and responsive to signs of opportunity, activity, or danger the paparazzi were on red alert for sightings of the hot new Hollywood couple

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Recent Examples of red alert Italy’s Health Ministry placed all 27 cities monitored under its national heat surveillance system on red alert Thursday — the first time this year the entire network has been under the highest warning level simultaneously. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 Sunday’s stage through the Massif Central was won by Mathieu van der Poel, out-sprinting a small breakaway group, having been shortened by 30km due to a ‘red alert’ heatwave in the region. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 13 July 2026 The center on Saturday also issued the first red alert for rainstorms of the year, according to state broadcaster CCTV. — Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026 Three-quarters of France, encompassing tens of millions of people, was put under a red alert for extreme heat on Thursday and Friday as the mercury topped 40 C (104 F) in some locations, including in Paris. — Kirsten Grieshaber, Fortune, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for red alert

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Noun

Supporters gather at watch parties At Rodriguez’ watch party, the crowded room was full of union members from Unite Here Local 355.

— Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
Instead of staging a watch party Tuesday night, Elleson and his wife, Sue, visited seriously ill people in Chicago-area hospitals.

— Russell Lissau, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of watch

Noun

An alert that a submittal is approved does not answer every question about whether work should proceed.

— Nikhil Chandankhede, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
The alert is for Northern Craven, Southern Craven and Inland Onslow as well as Martin, Pitt, Washington, Greene, Beaufort, Duplin, Lenoir and Jones counties.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of alert

Noun

His political concerns and active vigilance are accompanied by a stubborn smile and frequent laughter.

— Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
That also meant constant vigilance, becoming my son’s shadow during his most vulnerable meltdowns and dysregulations.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of vigilance

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