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
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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.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026 -
Civil rights organizations were receiving quiet warnings from legal counsel.—
Adrianne Wright,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Unexpected logouts or security alerts are also red flags.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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If markets were to panic about Uncle Sam’s spending, bond yields would be among the earliest red flags to go up.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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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The system enforces a state law requiring other vehicles to come to a complete stop when a school bus is stopped with its stop-arm extended and red lights flashing.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Members hold signs at busy traffic intersections and highway overpasses during morning and afternoon rush hours.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Catherine O'Hara's cause of death, explained Someone experiencing a PE might not present any symptoms; common signs include shortness of breath, chest discomfort, raised heart rate and unusually low blood pressure.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Wake-up calls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wake-up%20calls. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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