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 red light
The cabbie caught up with the couple at a red light on W. 34th St. and flagged down a uniformed officer, who pulled over the NYPD vehicle, according to prosecutors.
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Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 7 May 2025
Chinx killed in a 2015 drive-by shooting while sitting in his car at a red light.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 6 May 2025
Impatient drivers whip around slower vehicles or run red lights.
—Jackie Valley, Christian Science Monitor, 6 May 2025
For example, red light (633 nm wavelengths) works on the skin’s surface to boost collagen and even tone.
—Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 1 May 2025
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Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 7 May 2025
Chinx killed in a 2015 drive-by shooting while sitting in his car at a red light.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 6 May 2025
Impatient drivers whip around slower vehicles or run red lights.
—Jackie Valley, Christian Science Monitor, 6 May 2025
For example, red light (633 nm wavelengths) works on the skin’s surface to boost collagen and even tone.
—Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for red light
Noun
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The orders were later reduced to warnings, and the last of the warnings was lifted about 8:30 p.m. Sunday.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2025
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This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Missing the preparation mark Another red flag: walking in unprepared.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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However, Snow began noticing a few red flags right off the bat.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
25 May 2025
Noun
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Tremors can be a sign of MS, Parkinson's disease, stroke, or another neurological condition.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
23 May 2025
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This is a fabulous day for romance and warm, loving relations with others, because the Moon is in your sign, lined up with Venus in your sign, which is also close to Neptune in your sign.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
23 May 2025
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“Red light.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/red%20light. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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