alarm
noun
a sudden fear or distressing suspense caused by an awareness of danger; apprehension; fright.
alarms
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pluralof alarm.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof alarm (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
alarmnouna sudden fear or distressing suspense caused by an awareness of danger; apprehension; fright.
Example Sentences
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It also raised alarms about Iran’s improved ability to hit American targets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
That employees at a company with a reputation for AI safety are raising alarms could lead investors to question its branding, Martin said, adding it’s important to remember the posts don’t represent all employees.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
Just over a month prior, China had test-fired a submarine ballistic missile with a dummy nuclear warhead with the capacity to reach the U.S. from Chinese coastal waters, raising alarms across the Pacific region.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Officials are sounding alarms about the potential health impacts related to this week’s oppressive humidity and intense heat in Southern California.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
They purchased guns, burglar alarms, rifles and guard dogs in unprecedented quantities.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
