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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Recent Examples of red alert
The French national weather service issued a red alert for Mayotte, its highest warning level, starting Friday night.
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Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
In the case of the cold drop in Spain, the timely translation of the red alert into concrete actions on the ground failed.
—Geraldine Castro, WIRED, 28 Nov. 2024
Mozambique has also issued a red alert for its northern provinces, Cabo Delgado and Nampula, which could be severely impacted when Chido makes landfall on Sunday.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
In November, the World Meteorological Organization issued a red alert about the rate of climate change over such a relatively short period of time.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
In the case of the cold drop in Spain, the timely translation of the red alert into concrete actions on the ground failed.
—Geraldine Castro, WIRED, 28 Nov. 2024
Mozambique has also issued a red alert for its northern provinces, Cabo Delgado and Nampula, which could be severely impacted when Chido makes landfall on Sunday.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
In November, the World Meteorological Organization issued a red alert about the rate of climate change over such a relatively short period of time.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for red alert
Noun
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For its brand Chopard, De Rigo unveiled the latest Red Carpet design inspired by the jeweler’s fine watch collection.—
Martino Carrera,
WWD,
14 Feb. 2025
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The position flourishes when an offensive lineman does his job, and that has led to NFL quarterbacks giving their offensive linemen gifts like Rolex watches, and more.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Under the new law, local authorities can quickly activate a regional alert without verification of an abduction.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Feb. 2025
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Further south, winter weather alerts are also in place across the Mid-Atlantic region.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
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The crunch of Casper’s tires on the road; my low-key vigilance about him veering into the frigid river below.—
Chris Colin,
AFAR Media,
31 Jan. 2025
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This vigilance underscores its dual goals of fostering economic conditions that sustain both growth and stability.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Red alert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/red%20alert. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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