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a woman whom men find irresistibly attractive
a siren who could captivate any audience
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Recent Examples of sirens
Warning sirens are blaring after this last round of primary elections.
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Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
29 June 2026
Bahrain had activated sirens multiple times early Sunday local time and told residents to head to a safe place.
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Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
Five hundred and sixty feet above the city, meanwhile, a three-story terrace provides a dramatic setting for private gatherings and quieter moments above the city’s sirens and bustling foot traffic.
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Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
27 June 2026
Herak added that according to Public Works Director Mark Knesek, many people were upset that no warning sirens went off.
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Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
And as Hood watches, Chayton snaps Siobhan’s neck … just as sirens appear in the background, causing all of the Redbones to flee.
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Ew Staff,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 June 2026
Waymo cuts off firetruck with sirens, lights running In a video posted on TikTok on June 18, a Waymo vehicle turned into a lane in Atlanta's entertainment district where a firetruck was driving the wrong direction.
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Irene Wright,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Garcia pulled up to the gas station near Denis’s vehicle, his police lights and sirens off.
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Brittany Wallman,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Prosecutors say Wilburn was traveling about 100 mph on Cherry Valley Boulevard with lights and sirens activated, responding to a report of a shooting.
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Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
29 June 2026
Bahrain had activated sirens multiple times early Sunday local time and told residents to head to a safe place.
—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
Five hundred and sixty feet above the city, meanwhile, a three-story terrace provides a dramatic setting for private gatherings and quieter moments above the city’s sirens and bustling foot traffic.
—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
27 June 2026
Herak added that according to Public Works Director Mark Knesek, many people were upset that no warning sirens went off.
—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
And as Hood watches, Chayton snaps Siobhan’s neck … just as sirens appear in the background, causing all of the Redbones to flee.
—
Ew Staff,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 June 2026
Waymo cuts off firetruck with sirens, lights running In a video posted on TikTok on June 18, a Waymo vehicle turned into a lane in Atlanta's entertainment district where a firetruck was driving the wrong direction.
—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Garcia pulled up to the gas station near Denis’s vehicle, his police lights and sirens off.
—
Brittany Wallman,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Prosecutors say Wilburn was traveling about 100 mph on Cherry Valley Boulevard with lights and sirens activated, responding to a report of a shooting.
—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sirens
seductresses
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Once again, a defense lawyer attempted to paint the women as lying, scheming seductresses.
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“Sirens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sirens. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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