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

Later, the Moon opposes Uranus in your 6th House of Work, Health, and Daily Habits, so requests, tasks, or body signals may interrupt your plan.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026
The companies said no new safety signals have emerged in the trial.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of signals

Noun

And didn’t Hal’s hunch help expose an alien that not only looked exactly like a human male, but also passed an X-ray without sending up any red flags?

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Aug. 2026
But there is no indication in state paperwork that the problems found at Heights Crematory or other red flags triggered aggressive regular inspections of the Morgans’ businesses, or their ongoing operating practices.

— Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of red flags

Noun

Driving fatigue is very real, thanks to so many Mad Maxes riding bumpers or blowing through red lights or completely ignoring the speed limit.

— Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
After a warning period, drivers caught running red lights by the cameras will receive citations starting October 11.

— Finch Walker, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of red lights

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