as in warning
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 light
Police stated that during the pursuit the suspect tried to run over an officer, ran multiple red lights and swerved into oncoming traffic.
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Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 9 Oct. 2024
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Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 9 Oct. 2024
Find it on Amazon This Red Light Wand Works Magic
Bring the power of red light therapy to your beautiful skin with this Red Light Wand that will not only tighten your skin and lift your face but fight against wrinkles too.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
But here’s the thing about red light therapy masks: Many are uncomfortable to wear.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024
First, red light therapy helps fade discoloration, including post-acne scars and dark spots.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 8 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for red light
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Weather conditions triggered red flag warnings Tuesday in the Northeast and firefighters in California continued to battle a large wildfire that has burned over 20,000 acres.Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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After a dry week marked by red flag warnings signaling fire danger and the threat of power shutoffs for some, rain was forecast to shower the Bay Area on and off through the end of the week.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
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The red flag warning encompassed almost all of the Bay Area, excepting large portions of Sonoma and Marin counties.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Startups often lack financial planning, which is a massive red flag.Nick Bereza, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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According to the Cleveland Clinic, more noticeable signs of contamination are visible mold spots, an unpleasant smell, cloudy water, or an off-putting taste.Kayla Blanton, Outside Online, 17 Nov. 2024
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But one of the team’s top prospects, defenseman Owen Pickering, was just recalled from the AHL, a sign that the Pens want to get younger.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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“Red light.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/red%20light. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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