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
This reddish color, often referred to as a blood moon, happens because Earth's atmosphere scatters sunlight, allowing the longer-wavelength red light to reach the moon.
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Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 26 Feb. 2026
The video, shared by the Chino Police Department, shows two vehicles stopping at a red light in front of and behind a big rig on Friday.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
This new red light camera program is meant to address issues from the existing traffic camera program including lowering fines for first-time violations at $100.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 25 Feb. 2026
After driving through a red light, the tires of the Ford were spiked, yet the driver continued to ride on the opposite side of the road on 31st Street and Regent Drive, crossing over IL-Route 83.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 26 Feb. 2026
The video, shared by the Chino Police Department, shows two vehicles stopping at a red light in front of and behind a big rig on Friday.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
This new red light camera program is meant to address issues from the existing traffic camera program including lowering fines for first-time violations at $100.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 25 Feb. 2026
After driving through a red light, the tires of the Ford were spiked, yet the driver continued to ride on the opposite side of the road on 31st Street and Regent Drive, crossing over IL-Route 83.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for red light
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Crash reported on southbound I-435 A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-435 between US-69/Exit 52 and 48th Street/Exit 54.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 Mar. 2026
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The other is his father, Colin Gray, who prosecutors argue allowed his son access to the firearm and ammunition despite receiving sufficient warnings of his danger to others.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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The bill expanded background checks for gun purchasers under the age of 21 and also provided federal money for state red flag laws.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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There were red flags for months.—
Sharyn Alfonsi,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Some doctors worry that this could be a sign that HHS plans to dismantle the longtime group altogether, similar to how other federal advisory groups have been restructured.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Years later, their affection toward one another showed no signs of cooling off.—
Adam Robb,
Curbed,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Red light.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/red%20light. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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