as in watch
the state of being constantly attentive and responsive to signs of opportunity, activity, or danger
the paparazzi were on red alert for sightings of the hot new Hollywood couple
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Recent Examples of red alert
But with the Cannes Film Market just around the corner, industry are suddenly on red alert and the impact is already being felt.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 5 May 2025
The app uses an algorithm that warns patients using yellow or red alerts.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 Mar. 2021
Parts of northern Madagascar were also placed under red alert.
—Gerald Imray, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
And so, yes, this is a red alert moment when this entire country has to understand that our democracy is at risk.
—ABC News, 9 Feb. 2025
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 5 May 2025
The app uses an algorithm that warns patients using yellow or red alerts.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 Mar. 2021
Parts of northern Madagascar were also placed under red alert.
—Gerald Imray, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
And so, yes, this is a red alert moment when this entire country has to understand that our democracy is at risk.
—ABC News, 9 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for red alert
Noun
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In early February, Olivier Giroud, the French striker who plays for Los Angeles FC, had his home targeted and $500,000 worth of jewelry and watches stolen, sources said.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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The limited series improved by about 11 percent over the 1.36 billion minutes of watch time for its premiere week.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2025
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According to Reuters, the base was placed on high alert, and the threat was linked to the possibility of an Iranian missile attack in response to the U.S. strikes on nuclear facilities on Saturday night.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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The Army has been at the third of four levels of alert at most places in the region, the official said.—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA Today,
23 June 2025
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These trends highlight the need for continued vigilance and action at all levels of government to protect homeowners and renters from predatory tactics.—
J.B. Jennings,
Baltimore Sun,
18 June 2025
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The league says vigilance is key, especially for non-motorized watercraft — powerboats, kayaks, paddleboards, e-foils, fishing gear, water shoes and even floaties — since mussels can survive without water for more than a week, reproduce rapidly and tolerate a wide range of habitat conditions.—
Rebecca-Ann Jattan,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2025
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