as in watch
the state of being constantly attentive and responsive to signs of opportunity, activity, or danger
the paparazzi were on red alert for sightings of the hot new Hollywood couple
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Advertisement Los Cabos Civil Protection issued a red alert for Los Cabos and La Paz on Friday morning.
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Mariana Martínez Barba, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2024
The critical red alert to evacuate was issued late Monday evening warning of a wildfire south of the town.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 24 July 2024
The Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services, the Housing Authority of Baltimore City and senior center locations open cooling centers on days with a code red alert.
—Dana Munro, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2024
Italy's civil protection agency issued its top, red alert for Stromboli, warning the situation could deteriorate.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 5 July 2024
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Mariana Martínez Barba, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2024
The critical red alert to evacuate was issued late Monday evening warning of a wildfire south of the town.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 24 July 2024
The Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services, the Housing Authority of Baltimore City and senior center locations open cooling centers on days with a code red alert.
—Dana Munro, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2024
Italy's civil protection agency issued its top, red alert for Stromboli, warning the situation could deteriorate.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 5 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for red alert
Noun
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There is currently no threat to land, and no coastal watches or warnings are in effect.Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
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But since each watch is made to order, finishes are optional.Carol Besler, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2024
Noun
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Start by setting price alerts to find out what the typical price is for your route.Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2024
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The rise in such incidents have put all levels of law enforcement agencies on high alert as federal authorities monitor threats and local officials bolster surveillance and security at mosques and synagogues.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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This caution and vigilance in the face of artificial superintelligence's rapid progress is crucial and a necessary part of our journey into the future.Mark Minevich, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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Money vigilance is one of the four money scripts coined by financial psychologists Brad and Ted Klontz.Cheyenne DeVon, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2024
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“Red alert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/red%20alert. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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