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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all clears

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Noun

Potential applications include wearable devices monitoring movement and physiological signals.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
One official reported positive signals coming from both sides.

— Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of signals

Noun

In either case, there’s a period of normalcy, followed by red flags and denial after which all hell clearly breaks loose.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Extreme stress, impatience, or intoxication are major red flags that can lead to negative experiences or removal from flights.

— Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of red flags

Noun

Those security breaches prompted warnings from some of most powerful executives in the artificial intelligence industry, who cautioned of a grave threat posed by the technology and called for a slowdown in AI development.

— Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026
The avalanche came as the government issued warnings of severe weather all across the Himalayan nation.

— CBS News, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of warnings

Noun

In one alarming incident, Nistorescu said Linton allegedly slapped a woman and drove through red lights at speeds of 100 miles per hour while off her medication.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
The report only lightly addressed cameras used to enforce red lights and speeding.

— Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of red lights

Noun

Russia invaded its neighbor more than 4 ½ years ago, and there are no concrete signs that a peace settlement might be possible.

— HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
Marylanders could be forgiven for believing the tide is running in favor of gerrymandering, but there are encouraging signs that the worst is over, and a better approach can prevail.

— Colin Pascal, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026

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