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
There are two cold waves that will begin to push toward Colorado between now and the weekend.
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Dave Aguilera,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
Travelers and residents should stay informed about forecast changes, particularly as storm tracks and cold wave durations remain uncertain.
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Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
A lot of existing NewSeed crops wilted in a heat wave or got frosted in a cold wave or got drowned in a wave wave.
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Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
These consisted of 17 severe storms (tornado outbreaks, high wind, hailstorms), 5 tropical cyclones, and 2 winter storm-cold waves, a wildfire and 1 drought/heatwave.
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Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Dave Aguilera,
CBS News,
22 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
A lot of existing NewSeed crops wilted in a heat wave or got frosted in a cold wave or got drowned in a wave wave.
—
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
These consisted of 17 severe storms (tornado outbreaks, high wind, hailstorms), 5 tropical cyclones, and 2 winter storm-cold waves, a wildfire and 1 drought/heatwave.
—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cold wave
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Children exposed to smoke have more frequent colds, ear infections and bronchitis and smoke levels in a vehicle can reach levels comparable to what a firefighter experiences during 4 to 8 hours of battling a wildfire, according to the children’s hospital report.
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A little cold didn't stop Couric and her grandson from getting some fresh air!
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However, the long freeze between Knight and Indiana began to thaw in the summer of 2019, when Knight and his wife Karen purchased a home in Bloomington.
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If criminals have enough information to keep attacking your accounts, a credit freeze can help stop them from opening new credit in your name.
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“Cold wave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cold%20wave. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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