RED-FLAG Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

red flag

noun

as in red light

something that tells of approaching danger or risk the résumé she accidentally left on the office printer was a red flag that she was planning to quit

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Recent Examples of red flag Moturi says the people who sold him the house should have raised a red flag. —

Reg Chapman, CBS News, 13 June 2026 However, while the portfolio is spread across nearly 40 industries, that top industry is a red flag. —

Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 But some market participants have raised red flags about investing in SpaceX into the IPO, citing concerns over valuation and potential growth obstacles for the Starlink business. —

Alex Harring, CNBC, 12 June 2026 At one point, Fields raised red flags about a model rollout, and Mulally applauded him. —

Claire Zillman, Fortune, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for red flag

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Noun

The fire prompted an evacuation order for homes near the Pico Canyon Elementary School area, while evacuation warnings were issued for homes in the area of Sagecrest Circle and Chicory Court, according to authorities.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026
Following a viral social media trend that encouraged children to microwave their NeeDoh toys, Schylling added several safety warnings to all its packaging.

— Drew Pittock, USA Today, 16 June 2026