as in red light
something that tells of approaching danger or risk
the résumé she accidentally left on the office printer was a red flag that she was planning to quit
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Recent Examples of red flag
Watch out for these red flags: Your device lags or overheats even when not in use.
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Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
The 20-year-old California man who communicated with the teenager was ordered to relinquish his guns and ammunition on Tuesday within 48 hours under the state’s red flag law, citing the individual as a danger to himself and others.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 19 Dec. 2024
The red flag warning was in effect as of 3 p.m. Tuesday and covers most of Ventura County and the western half of Los Angeles County.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
In the meantime, rely on your common sense, watch out for red flags and only install software from reputable platforms.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
The 20-year-old California man who communicated with the teenager was ordered to relinquish his guns and ammunition on Tuesday within 48 hours under the state’s red flag law, citing the individual as a danger to himself and others.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 19 Dec. 2024
The red flag warning was in effect as of 3 p.m. Tuesday and covers most of Ventura County and the western half of Los Angeles County.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
In the meantime, rely on your common sense, watch out for red flags and only install software from reputable platforms.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 15 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for red flag
Recent Examples of Synonyms for red flag
Noun
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This trending red light therapy device is the latest launch from Therabody and a Glamour-editor favorite fitness gadget (including our editor in chief Samantha Barry).Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2024
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This segues to another one of the niche’s anti-inflammatory technologies: LED face masks, or red light therapy.Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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The American Red Cross issued its own warning about low blood supplies last week.Frank Gluck, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, adjustments have been made to college football rules that more closely align with the NFL game, including the addition of an extra timeout and a two-minute warning.Mark LaSota, Ph.D., Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Your provider will start with a physical exam to inspect your nails and look for any other signs or symptoms of disease.Carrie Madormo, RN, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
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Purring, head-butting, kneading, and following you around the house are usually signs that your kitty loves you.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Red flag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/red%20flag. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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