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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Do not rely on outdoor warning sirens to wake you up indoors.—
Ahmad Bajjey,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026 -
Such warnings are typical after rainfall, which can cause ocean and bay waters to become contaminated with bacteria, chemicals, trash, and other health hazards from city streets and mountain areas, the health department said.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Those acquisitions were Intuit’s most expensive by far, almost quadrupling the capital invested in the company—often a red flag.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
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The red flags are easy to spot.—
Michelle Vartan,
Washington Post,
12 Apr. 2026
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With the backdrop of the iconic Hollywood sign, the mood for the annual Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Awards is celebratory.—
Hunter Sowards,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Nearby, speakers took turns describing a conflict that has stretched across presidencies with little sign of easing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Red light.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/red%20light. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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