WAKE-UP CALLS Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

wake-up calls

noun

plural of wake-up call

as in warnings

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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Noun

The National Weather Service issued flood warnings for Orange and San Diego counties from Sunday morning to midday Thursday.

— Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Flood warnings are also in place, while airports, ferries, railways and roads have seen disruptions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of warnings

Noun

The poor decision-making, surprisingly shaky accuracy, inability to elevate a weak supporting cast and difficulty moving through progressions quickly are all serious red flags.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026
Also last year, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s admission that an AI bubble exists and Michael Burry’s bearish bets represented more red flags.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of red flags

Noun

Around midnight, Bethune walked into the parking lot, where the men approached him in a gray 2026 Toyota Camry equipped with flashing blue and red lights, according to Fagan and Johnson’s arrest affidavits.

— Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
The program is intended to discourage dangerous driving and reinforce the importance of stopping for school buses when their red lights are flashing and stop arms are extended.

— Logan Hall, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of red lights

Noun

Every year after Halloween, Spirit Halloween’s stores empty out and the signs come down.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Watch for unusual phone behavior An infected phone may show signs such as unexplained mobile data usage, excessive background activity, unexpected advertisements or apps appearing without your permission.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

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