cold wave

noun

Definition of cold wavenext
as in cold
a weather condition marked by low temperatures the unseasonable cold wave in the Northeast has already put a strain on oil supplies

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Recent Examples of cold wave In Minneapolis, the worst of an extreme cold wave was over, but protesters calling for ICE to leave Minnesota on Saturday still faced an outdoor temperature of minus 6 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 21 Celsius). — Thomas Peipert, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026 There are two cold waves that will begin to push toward Colorado between now and the weekend. — Dave Aguilera, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026 Deadly snowstorms and cold waves have hammered the eastern third of the country. — Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 5 Jan. 2026 Travelers and residents should stay informed about forecast changes, particularly as storm tracks and cold wave durations remain uncertain. — Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cold wave
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cold wave
  1. cold
  2. freeze
Noun
  • Any winter brings a respiratory infection outbreak and a higher incidence of coughs and colds.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 8 July 2026
  • No varicose veins meant circulation that could handle extreme cold.
    — Ed Brzychcy, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of cold
Noun
  • The menu boasts alcoholic freeze drinks, including Mountain Dew Baja Blast and berry frosé flavors.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
  • But the freeze covers only about 28% of the total housing stock in the city, and critics allege that freezing rents will only make the housing shortage worse.
    — Scott Cohn, CNBC, 10 July 2026
Definition of freeze

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“Cold wave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cold%20wave. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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