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
Parts of northern Madagascar were also placed under red alert.
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Gerald Imray, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
And so, yes, this is a red alert moment when this entire country has to understand that our democracy is at risk.
—ABC News, 9 Feb. 2025
The need for, essentially, a red alert for a red alert became clear after the devastating Thomas fire of 2017, which destroyed 1,063 structures in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties; and the Woolsey fire of 2018, which destroyed 1,643 structures in Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
—Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2025
Copied Share No impacts or injuries following sirens, says emergency services
Paul Goldman
Reporting from Tel Aviv
There have been no reports of rocket impacts or injuries, says Israel's emergency services, Magen David Adom, after red alert sirens sounded in areas across central Israel.
—Sean Nevin, NBC News, 19 Jan. 2025
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Gerald Imray, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
And so, yes, this is a red alert moment when this entire country has to understand that our democracy is at risk.
—ABC News, 9 Feb. 2025
The need for, essentially, a red alert for a red alert became clear after the devastating Thomas fire of 2017, which destroyed 1,063 structures in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties; and the Woolsey fire of 2018, which destroyed 1,643 structures in Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
—Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2025
Copied Share No impacts or injuries following sirens, says emergency services
Paul Goldman
Reporting from Tel Aviv
There have been no reports of rocket impacts or injuries, says Israel's emergency services, Magen David Adom, after red alert sirens sounded in areas across central Israel.
—Sean Nevin, NBC News, 19 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for red alert
Noun
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The top 25 buyers spent more than $111 million and were granted a private VIP reception with Trump, while the top four also received a limited edition Trump Tourbillon watch that sells for $100,000.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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All his Thunder teammates were seated on stage in new Rolex watches.—
Anthony Slater,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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As Robinhood has expanded its sports prediction markets, adding Indy 500 and French Open event swaps to its arsenal this month, the U.S. gambling industry establishment has remained on alert.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
30 May 2025
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That might mean providing information in multiple languages in emergency alerts or investing in flood prevention in neighborhoods with aging infrastructure like roads, bridges and flood barriers.—
Ivis García,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
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The allegations against Lee arrived at a time of greater vigilance than ever among Korea’s anti-drug enforcers.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
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When careers are seen as intellectual property—and when, with the decline of album sales, one’s back catalogue becomes an even more valuable resource—legacies will be guarded with a lawyerly vigilance.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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“Red alert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/red%20alert. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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