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false alarm

NOUN
needless alarm or worry
Synonyms
WEAK
cry of wolf dud nonstarter

Example Sentences

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This misinterpretation activates the cell's innate immune system, creating a false alarm that can lead to inflammation and disease.

From Science Daily • Feb. 27, 2026

The ShakeAlert computer system that warns about the imminent arrival of shaking from earthquakes sent out a false alarm Thursday morning for a magnitude 5.9 temblor in Carson City, Nev., that did not actually happen.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2025

However, at 06:38 on Friday, he explained the "unknown vessel" was a false alarm.

From BBC • Aug. 8, 2025

I see some information about cops scrambling, but an editor says it’s a false alarm and not to worry about it.

From Slate • Jun. 17, 2025

I think the fire marshal was just mad about our false alarm, and I think Terupt knew that, too.

From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea