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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Having said this, given some of the allegations against Wallace are alleged to have happened on her watch, this could count against her.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
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They were asked to take off their smart watches and to take a pledge of integrity.—
Clara-Sophia Daly,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Built into the casing of the screen are two small speakers with an output of 3W per channel that’s useful for playing alerts but not strong enough to play music well.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Harris spoke about eternal vigilance, the price of liberty, staying alert, seeking the truth and America’s future.—
Jonathan Landrum Jr.,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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City officials say the event, where many participants drink alcohol, is chaotic, dangerous and typically requires many rescues and extreme vigilance by police and rangers.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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In summary, when facing the threat of lightning, vigilance and preparedness are your best allies.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
The Mercury News,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Red alert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/red%20alert. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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