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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
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The group also used signals from what's known as an avalanche beacon, which allows skiers to send radio signals so they can be tracked by first responders.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026 -
Hamidreza Azizi, a visiting fellow at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs, said Shamkhani’s appointment signals that Iran is preparing for the possibility of a US decapitation strike – potentially targeting the Supreme Leader himself.—
Farida Elsebai,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Evan definitely has some red flags.—
Olivia Truffaut-Wong,
Vulture,
17 Feb. 2026
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What are red flags in extended warranties?—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Sourcing & Methodology This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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At the time, council members cited as reasons the cost of the tickets — $490, including hefty court fees — and concerns that most ticket recipients were doing slow-roll, right turns at the intersection, rather than speeding straight through the red lights.—
Barbara Henry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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With the incessant storms that year, bush pilots said red lights would be easier to see than the current blue ones.—
Scott Haugen,
Outdoor Life,
4 Feb. 2026
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Below, our bed bug experts detail how to recognize the earliest signs of a pest problem, the different types of available treatments, and top tips for preventing bed bugs from ever crossing your bedroom's threshold.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
16 Feb. 2026
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Nonetheless, people often laugh about how well astrological signs describe people born under them.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Tocsins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tocsins. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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