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siren

[sahy-ruhn] / ˈsaɪ rən /


NOUN
signal
Synonyms


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“If there’s a sudden wave of positive Brilliant Earth content on here, it might not be coincidental,” a moderator warned the Reddit community devoted to jewelry, accompanying the message with a siren emoji.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

“If there’s a sudden wave of positive Brilliant Earth content on here, it might not be coincidental,” a moderator warned the community, adding a siren emoji to the post.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

Tur said that even though the speakers are front-facing, the siren blast is omnidirectional, meaning even those moving the opposite way can feel the Rumbler.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

A satisfying puzzle break: What’s a four-letter word for “Those who often hear a siren song”? Treat your brain to some delightful wordplay in today’s crossword.

From Slate Jul. 22, 2026

It was high ground, and many residents had evacuated there when the high-low siren had alerted them that a flood was coming.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone

As reporters went through security, we heard the sound of sirens outside - indicating the arrival of the accused.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

The booming, 10-inch speaker device is intended to connect with drivers who, in the view of law enforcement, are yielding less frequently to emergency sirens.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

It takes more than three hours to drive from one end to the other, less with sirens flashing or aloft on police aircraft.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

In Bahrain, sirens sounded again early Saturday, the interior ministry said.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

Maybe the sirens are going off inside my head.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell




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