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
When tragedy strikes on Michigan roads—when a car skids off an icy bend or a semi-truck barrels through a red light—victims are often left to face not only devastating injuries but also a daunting legal maze of corporate denials and stubborn insurers.
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William Jones, USA Today, 17 May 2025
Bring a flashlight with a red light to help guide you as a traditional one or your cell phone’s light will interfere with the fireflies.
—Elliott Harrell, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2025
Witnesses said that Pelkey was at a red light when Horcasitas pulled up behind him in a Volkswagen.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 10 May 2025
On the topic of disparities, Barone said over the last 10 years the numbers show when police use the traffic laws to focus on violations that are killing people like speeding, following too closely, running stop signs or red lights there is little disparity in the data.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2025
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William Jones, USA Today, 17 May 2025
Bring a flashlight with a red light to help guide you as a traditional one or your cell phone’s light will interfere with the fireflies.
—Elliott Harrell, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2025
Witnesses said that Pelkey was at a red light when Horcasitas pulled up behind him in a Volkswagen.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 10 May 2025
On the topic of disparities, Barone said over the last 10 years the numbers show when police use the traffic laws to focus on violations that are killing people like speeding, following too closely, running stop signs or red lights there is little disparity in the data.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for red light
Noun
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The orders were later reduced to warnings, and the last of the warnings was lifted about 8:30 p.m. Sunday.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2025
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If passed into law, the bill would require warnings on the ATMs before the user could do a transaction.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
Noun
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If a company says your package is stuck in customs or asks for additional payment due to tariffs, that’s a major red flag.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Everything the Phillies measure with their pitchers to catch potential red flags has not indicated any physical issues.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
Noun
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To some, the shift may vindicate Trump's America First strategy — a sign that pressuring allies to increase defense spending is working.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
4 June 2025
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The Dolphins offered a sign that his rehab was progressing positively in March, restructuring his contract to convert $9.7 million of his 2024 salary into a signing bonus.—
Cameron Priester,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2025
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“Red light.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/red%20light. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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