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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Several household-name toy companies have made the decision to raise their prices to absorb the new import taxes, with others issuing warnings that some toys may be absent from the shelves come holiday season.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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The warning was issued Thursday at 9:51 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 9:58 p.m. Interstate 49 Current Incidents: There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2025
Noun
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While the Twins would like to demand a large package with how much control Buxton has available, his inability to stay healthy raises some red flags.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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Potential buyers could raise red flags about insecure components, open-source vulnerabilities or inadequate standard operating procedures (SOPs).—
Guy Yehiav,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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So Like most Taurus signs, Daphne is bullheaded and controlling regarding her three daughters — especially Milly.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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Allowing imperfection to show—rather than keeping up appearances—is both a sign of intimacy and a precondition for it.—
Rhaina Cohen,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2025
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“Red light.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/red%20light. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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