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 robotaxi can successfully shuttle you to your destination, stopping carefully at every red light and dutifully following the speed limit.
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Saahil Desai, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025
DeLauter would binge-watch shows while Valera tried red light therapy, hyperbaric chambers and anything else that might accelerate his healing.
—Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The pavilion’s interior was reminiscent of a military entertainment bar, with a dim red light, two screens placed on opposite walls, and a couple of microphones standing in the middle.
—Joanna Warsza, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
When officers tried to stop the Buick, the driver sped up, steered into oncoming traffic and ran a red light, police said, adding that the officers did not pursue the Buick.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
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Saahil Desai, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025
DeLauter would binge-watch shows while Valera tried red light therapy, hyperbaric chambers and anything else that might accelerate his healing.
—Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The pavilion’s interior was reminiscent of a military entertainment bar, with a dim red light, two screens placed on opposite walls, and a couple of microphones standing in the middle.
—Joanna Warsza, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
When officers tried to stop the Buick, the driver sped up, steered into oncoming traffic and ran a red light, police said, adding that the officers did not pursue the Buick.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for red light
Noun
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Vehicles included in this recall may have an error in the instrument panel software at startup, failing to show speed, brake system information, and tire pressure warning lights.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect due to Tropical Storm Octave, according to the NHC.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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New York — Gold is having a gangbusters year — and that’s typically a red flag about the state of affairs in the world.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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One such trend, which has since become known as the ‘pink pilates princess,’ might not raise any red flags at first.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
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The kids associate helicopters with life flights to the local hospital, a sign that someone has been seriously injured, Cornelison said.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Eddie Howe will hope Newcastle’s 4-0 thumping of USG is the first sign of their new-look front line gelling, with Nick Woltemade, Anthony Gordon (two penalties) and Harvey Barnes all on target.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Red light.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/red%20light. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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