as in red flags
something that tells of approaching danger or risk
the reporter took her glower as a red light and stopped asking questions
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Recent Examples of red lights
Mounted atop the temporary wall were two sets of traffic lights, a pair of side-by-side green lights (currently off) and a set of red lights, now blinking.
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Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
1 July 2026
Both earlier crashes were reportedly linked to drivers running red lights, heightening concerns among local residents about safety at the intersection, the outlet reported.
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Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
Two hours later, Eric was standing in the 200 level in front of a Canes backdrop with red lights above his head.
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Michael Russo,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
The new restrictions extend to times when drivers aren't moving but are still on the road, like when they're stopped at red lights or stuck in traffic, TribLIVE reported.
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Finch Walker,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Insects aren't as attracted to yellow, orange, and red lights.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
According to state police, the vehicle was seen going through multiple red lights and passing other motorists.
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Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
The horizon is scattered with tall wind turbines, crowned with blinking red lights visible from miles away in the nighttime sky.
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Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
Being able to relax and really enjoy the massage seat made all those red lights ahead of me not seem so sinister.
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Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
1 July 2026
Both earlier crashes were reportedly linked to drivers running red lights, heightening concerns among local residents about safety at the intersection, the outlet reported.
—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
Two hours later, Eric was standing in the 200 level in front of a Canes backdrop with red lights above his head.
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Michael Russo,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
The new restrictions extend to times when drivers aren't moving but are still on the road, like when they're stopped at red lights or stuck in traffic, TribLIVE reported.
—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Insects aren't as attracted to yellow, orange, and red lights.
—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
According to state police, the vehicle was seen going through multiple red lights and passing other motorists.
—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
The horizon is scattered with tall wind turbines, crowned with blinking red lights visible from miles away in the nighttime sky.
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Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
Being able to relax and really enjoy the massage seat made all those red lights ahead of me not seem so sinister.
—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for red lights
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But the dosage change didn’t immediately raise any red flags.
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There have been red flags throughout the first three seasons.
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Managing Potential Warnings Court records from lawsuits shed light on how the manufacturers have managed potential warnings from the field.
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Evacuation orders affecting about 300 residents in the Oak Leaf Circle area were downgraded to warnings.
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Photos of wallets, textiles, sports equipment, photos, jewelry, signs, flags, quilts, stuffies, toys and camp trunks filled the page as strangers banded together in the comments sections, tagging potential rightful owners or friends with any leads.
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What are the signs that game fatigue may be something more serious?
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“Red lights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/red%20lights. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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