tocsins

plural of tocsin
1
as in signals
an object intended to give public notice or warning the tocsin rang out, warning us of the approaching tornado

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2
as in red flags
something that tells of approaching danger or risk noted that a sudden drop in a student's grades may be a tocsin of a serious personal problem

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Noun
  • Are momentum indicators in the MACD and RSI flashing buy signals?
    Jay Woods, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Strange signals from an unknown origin, full of static, pop up on the radio.
    Will Borger, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Top red flags related to cleanliness include a dirty bathroom, dishes or takeout boxes everywhere, no shower curtain, having a mattress on the floor, and clothes on the floor.
    Essence, Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Why this could be a scam John's experience shows several red flags.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The footage, however, does not clearly show what preceded the alleged incident or whether any warnings were given.
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
  • China conducted military exercises in Serbia in July despite stern warnings from the European Union, and Belgrade provides Beijing with a security foothold in Europe.
    Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • For example, orange lights mark the warm-up segment to activate body’s core, red lights are used for the toning and strength sections, while blue ones define the more relaxing cool-down and stretching bits.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Buses receive priority at intersections during other times but will still hit some red lights.
    Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • With unpredictable twists and emotions running high, this Halloween is especially chaotic, and Mutable signs — Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces — can't imagine what's in store.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Front-foot defending and slick attacking interplay, especially on the left flank, has been the blueprint over the past few seasons, but there are signs of evolution.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
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“Tocsins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tocsins. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.

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