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
The need for, essentially, a red alert for a red alert became clear after the devastating Thomas fire of 2017, which destroyed 1,063 structures in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties; and the Woolsey fire of 2018, which destroyed 1,643 structures in Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
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Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2025
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Paul Goldman
Reporting from Tel Aviv
There have been no reports of rocket impacts or injuries, says Israel's emergency services, Magen David Adom, after red alert sirens sounded in areas across central Israel.
—Sean Nevin, NBC News, 19 Jan. 2025
Mayotte issued a red alert and people were ordered to stay in their homes or find a solid shelter, and store food and water, as Tropical Storm Dikeledi brought heavy rains and strong winds to once again pound France’s poorest territory.
—Gerald Imray, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
The French national weather service issued a red alert for Mayotte, its highest warning level, starting Friday night.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2025
Copied Share No impacts or injuries following sirens, says emergency services
Paul Goldman
Reporting from Tel Aviv
There have been no reports of rocket impacts or injuries, says Israel's emergency services, Magen David Adom, after red alert sirens sounded in areas across central Israel.
—Sean Nevin, NBC News, 19 Jan. 2025
Mayotte issued a red alert and people were ordered to stay in their homes or find a solid shelter, and store food and water, as Tropical Storm Dikeledi brought heavy rains and strong winds to once again pound France’s poorest territory.
—Gerald Imray, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
The French national weather service issued a red alert for Mayotte, its highest warning level, starting Friday night.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for red alert
Noun
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The commemorative coins, which include gold and silver busts of Trump, emerged during the 2024 presidential campaign as one of several merchandising ventures Trump profited from -- a list that also included watches, sneakers, bibles and guitars.—
Lucien Bruggeman,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2025
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Light play between the sapphire crystal and the lacquered dial gives the watches a more layered, cinematic feel in low light.—
Matthew Catellier,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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According to an alert from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, a commercial fisherman caught the crustacean on April 22 in the lower Columbia River, which serves as the border between Oregon and Washington.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 May 2025
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Each year, the CPB disperses $535 million in taxpayer funds to public radio and TV stations nationwide, stations provide free and universal access to educational shows, emergency alerts and a wide array of news and cultural content.—
Clay Voytek,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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Managing their playtime requires vigilance, given Olaf’s size and Tank’s vulnerability.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The notice urges travelers to maintain a high level of vigilance and avoid demonstrations and crowds.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Red alert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/red%20alert. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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