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

That investigation concluded that there were no signs of diversion and that Megaspeed has raised no red flags as a customer, Nvidia spokesperson John Rizzo told NYT.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 29 Oct. 2026
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

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 auto industry already uses red, amber, white, and flashing blue/red lights for such things as brakes, turn signals, headlights, and emergency vehicles.

— Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of red lights

Noun

Clever touches—in-room iMacs; a choice of colors from the bedside light; two do not disturb signs, one of a person sleeping, the other clearly suggesting that the couple inside are not—make your stay memorable, as do the eager-to-please staff.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
Aston got access to the dominant F1 team’s engineering genius; RBR got to put an actual automaker’s name on its signs.

— Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2026

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