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 Synonyms for red light
Noun
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The warning was for Davidson County.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026 -
Iran issued several warnings about its influence over oil trade.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
Noun
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The Sacramento Valley is under a red flag warning for dangerous fire weather Wednesday and Thursday, the National Weather Service announced.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2026
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Findings reveal that roughly one in eight airplanes failed water safety standards, including tests for coliform bacteria, a red flag for contamination.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
7 June 2026
Noun
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These were signs the women could easily read as the air cooled and their hearts sped.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The deal still needs sign-off from federal regulators.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
3 June 2026
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“Red light.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/red%20light. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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