as in red flags
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 lights
Both earlier crashes were reportedly linked to drivers running red lights, heightening concerns among local residents about safety at the intersection, the outlet reported.
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Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Two hours later, Eric was standing in the 200 level in front of a Canes backdrop with red lights above his head.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 3 June 2026
The new restrictions extend to times when drivers aren't moving but are still on the road, like when they're stopped at red lights or stuck in traffic, TribLIVE reported.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Insects aren't as attracted to yellow, orange, and red lights.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
According to state police, the vehicle was seen going through multiple red lights and passing other motorists.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
The horizon is scattered with tall wind turbines, crowned with blinking red lights visible from miles away in the nighttime sky.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
Being able to relax and really enjoy the massage seat made all those red lights ahead of me not seem so sinister.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
He was accused of leading sheriff’s deputies on a speedy chase through a residential area of Oceanside, blowing past multiple red lights and knocking a deputy off a motorcycle.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Two hours later, Eric was standing in the 200 level in front of a Canes backdrop with red lights above his head.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 3 June 2026
The new restrictions extend to times when drivers aren't moving but are still on the road, like when they're stopped at red lights or stuck in traffic, TribLIVE reported.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Insects aren't as attracted to yellow, orange, and red lights.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
According to state police, the vehicle was seen going through multiple red lights and passing other motorists.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
The horizon is scattered with tall wind turbines, crowned with blinking red lights visible from miles away in the nighttime sky.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
Being able to relax and really enjoy the massage seat made all those red lights ahead of me not seem so sinister.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
He was accused of leading sheriff’s deputies on a speedy chase through a residential area of Oceanside, blowing past multiple red lights and knocking a deputy off a motorcycle.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for red lights
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The case against The case against McKenna is built on how high those aforementioned red flags are raised within the Leafs organization.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Despite Quantinuum's technical prowess and Honeywell's support, its financial health raises red flags for investors.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, there's new research on the efficacy of these bans and fresh warnings about excessive screen time for children.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Although there have been similar warnings from individual countries in the past, the joint bulletin was described as unprecedented.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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The driver, identified as Rivas, showed signs of impairment, state police alleged, and fled as troopers checked him out for a potential DWI arrest.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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Days later, the campaign was printing the slogan on lawn signs and using it on social media.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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“Red lights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/red%20lights. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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