TOCSINS Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

tocsins

noun

plural of tocsin

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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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

The competing signals leave the region facing an uncertain military outlook.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
Analysts say the appointment of a professional woman to the key post signals that Pope Leo views women differently from his predecessors at the Vatican, where nuns have tended to be the women holding senior positions.

— CBS News, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of signals

Noun

The ultimate number of those tumor red flags that Zaks and his team settled on was 34—the number included in intismeran.

— Time, Time, 12 Nov. 2026
Rich colors — like blue sky, green trees, and bright red flags — really pop, but skin tones can still sometimes look too warm or cold.

— Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of red flags

Noun

When drivers must stop Under Florida law, drivers must stop when a school bus displays flashing red lights or extends its stop arm.

— Kaitlyn Kowalski, Sun Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2026
Arizona measure would limit traffic cameras Voters in Arizona are deciding on a proposal limiting the use of traffic cameras to catch drivers speeding or running red lights.

— David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of red lights

Noun

Kids heading home on their e-bikes gave the new parking signs a thumbs-down.

— Michele Gile, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
The hotel association and lobbying group says more consumers are falling victim to deceptive hotel booking websites that look similar to legitimate hotel websites, with signs becoming harder to differentiate.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026

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