as in warning
something that tells of approaching danger or risk
his high blood pressure was a wake-up call that he needed to do something about his health
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The persistence of that finding should be a wake-up call for employers already battling high turnover and labor shortages.
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Wire Services, Dallas News, 22 Mar. 2023
Those efforts show the pandemic has been a wake-up call, Horowitz said.
—Rachel Scott, ABC News, 22 Mar. 2023
Texas is on an entirely different level than those teams and had a bit of a wake-up call against Penn State.
—Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 20 Mar. 2023
Most important, the Fed and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) got a wake-up call that their oversight of middle-size banks has been dangerously lax.
—Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2023
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Wire Services, Dallas News, 22 Mar. 2023
Those efforts show the pandemic has been a wake-up call, Horowitz said.
—Rachel Scott, ABC News, 22 Mar. 2023
Texas is on an entirely different level than those teams and had a bit of a wake-up call against Penn State.
—Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 20 Mar. 2023
Most important, the Fed and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) got a wake-up call that their oversight of middle-size banks has been dangerously lax.
—Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2023
See all Example Sentences for wake-up call
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wake-up call
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The warning in Yell County came after a a tornado watch was issued in Northwest Arkansas just after 1:30 p.m..Remington Miller, arkansasonline.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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The mountains could see another two inches of snow stack up by the time the warning expires, forecasters said in the weather alert.Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 4 Nov. 2024
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Using company resources reflects poorly on your professionalism and leaves a digital trail that could raise red flags with your employer.Sho Dewan, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
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Thanks to the red flag warning, Covington said his department had seven engines immediately available to head to the scene, two of which already had been patrolling the hills.Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
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Find it on Amazon This Red Light Wand Works Magic Bring the power of red light therapy to your beautiful skin with this Red Light Wand that will not only tighten your skin and lift your face but fight against wrinkles too.Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
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But here’s the thing about red light therapy masks: Many are uncomfortable to wear.Claire Sullivan, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024
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The dial is also in great condition, showing light signs of age in an aesthetically pleasing manner.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024
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The accomplishment is a sign of progress for Washington’s efforts to revitalize American semiconductor manufacturing.Alena Botros, Fortune Asia, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Wake-up call.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wake-up%20call. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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