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 island’s second-largest city—known for its past as a thriving port and industrial hub during Aruba’s oil boom, and later as the island’s red light district—is now at the epicenter of a cultural revival.
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Danielle Robles, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2025
An Orange County Sheriff’s Office deputy ran a red light at the intersection of John Young Parkway and State Road 408 early Tuesday morning, causing a crash that left three injured, including himself.
—Zoey Thomas, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 June 2025
The red lights are back flashing along a notorious prostitution strip in New York City represented by progressive Democratic Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Grace Meng.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2025
Your skin may be sensitive after red light exposure.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 3 June 2025
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Danielle Robles, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2025
An Orange County Sheriff’s Office deputy ran a red light at the intersection of John Young Parkway and State Road 408 early Tuesday morning, causing a crash that left three injured, including himself.
—Zoey Thomas, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 June 2025
The red lights are back flashing along a notorious prostitution strip in New York City represented by progressive Democratic Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Grace Meng.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2025
Your skin may be sensitive after red light exposure.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for red light
Noun
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The warning was issued at 11:41 p.m. on Wednesday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 11:46 p.m.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2025
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While major plot developments have been withheld to preserve the viewing experience, the network has requested spoiler warnings on all reviews.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
26 June 2025
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However, his last-minute cancellation is the latest in a series of red flags that have popped up with him in recent months.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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The National Weather Service has issued red flag warnings for Wednesday afternoon and into the evening for northwest Colorado and northeast Utah, where 35 mph gusts and single-digit humidity could allow fire to spark and spread rapidly.—
Kenton Gewecke,
ABC News,
18 June 2025
Noun
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District administrators said the signs — including one displaying open hands of different skin tones — violated West Ada’s district policy.—
Emma Epperly,
Idaho Statesman,
28 June 2025
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Moon sign planting dates Above-ground crops: 1, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 27, 28, 31 Below-ground crops: 14, 15, 18, 19, 22, 23 Control weeds: 11, 12, 13, 20, 21 Prune trees and shrubs: 7, 8, 16, 17, 24, 25, 26 3.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2025
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“Red light.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/red%20light. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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