WAKE-UP CALLS Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

wake-up calls

noun

plural of wake-up call

as in warnings

something that tells of approaching danger or risk his high blood pressure was a wake-up call that he needed to do something about his health

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Noun

The bombers were moved abruptly in response to multiple streams of intelligence warnings, including a threat that the aircraft could be hit in a swarm drone attack similar to one Ukraine launched against Russia in June 2025.

— Steve Hendrix, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
That said, heed any and all warnings to wait for a guide or staff member to take you to your tent when there's been an animal in the camp.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 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

Langley has an iron grip on the country music world at the moment, and that grip shows absolutely no signs of loosening.

— David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Many have taken to the streets in towns and neighborhoods to protest the worsening situation, with roadblocks, tire-burning and residents holding up signs criticizing the government for not providing adequate solutions.

— Catherine Ellis, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

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