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
At the intersection of Sterling Avenue and Blue Ridge Boulevard, the driver ran a red light and struck Ross’ car.
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Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2025
Most drivers perceived aggressive driving (89%) and running red lights (81%) as dangerous, yet 27% ran at least one red light in the previous 30 days.
—Tanya Mohn, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
The credits scene ends with a red light turning off and a green light switching on.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 26 Dec. 2024
The main character, Louis (Jacob Anderson), is reimagined as a mixed-race Creole pimp in New Orleans' red light district rather than a white plantation owner.
—Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2025
Most drivers perceived aggressive driving (89%) and running red lights (81%) as dangerous, yet 27% ran at least one red light in the previous 30 days.
—Tanya Mohn, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
The credits scene ends with a red light turning off and a green light switching on.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 26 Dec. 2024
The main character, Louis (Jacob Anderson), is reimagined as a mixed-race Creole pimp in New Orleans' red light district rather than a white plantation owner.
—Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for red light
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Additionally, a freeze warning has been issued by the National Weather Service, and a cold front is expected to cause freezing temperatures.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
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Wildfire evacuations in Southern California Evacuation orders or warnings were issued for tens of thousands of residents near the major fires in the region.Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2025
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Inconsistencies or sudden shifts in accounting methods can raise red flags for investors and regulators.Ivan Lunegov, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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But on Monday, the NBA resumes play in Los Angeles while a red flag warning is in place for parts of the city and county, with wind gusts of up to 70 mph forecast between 4 a.m. Tuesday and noon Wednesday.Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
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In a sign that demand for high-end listings will quickly outpace supply, Eckardt hosted showings on Thursday for four rental properties.Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 11 Jan. 2025
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Temporary help services have been adding jobs for the past two months after a long and precipitous slide, in a potential sign that employers are bringing on contingent labor to address surges in demand.Lydia DePillis, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Red light.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/red%20light. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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