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
The first cold wave is moving in this week, a second early next week on the heels of a significant Plains to Mid-Atlantic winter storm, and additional ones after that.
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Cuneyt Dil, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
Additionally, some later writings describing severe winters and cold waves support this thesis.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 12 Feb. 2025
In 15 States As 20 Inches Of Snow To Hit
By Natalie Venegas
Weekend Reporter
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Philadelphia residents are bracing for an intense cold wave as temperatures plummet to record-breaking lows and the National Weather Service (NWS) warns of hypothermia and frostbite.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
The first cold wave is moving in this week, a second early next week on the heels of a significant Plains to Mid-Atlantic winter storm, and additional ones after that.
—Cuneyt Dil, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
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Cuneyt Dil, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
Additionally, some later writings describing severe winters and cold waves support this thesis.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 12 Feb. 2025
In 15 States As 20 Inches Of Snow To Hit
By Natalie Venegas
Weekend Reporter
1
Philadelphia residents are bracing for an intense cold wave as temperatures plummet to record-breaking lows and the National Weather Service (NWS) warns of hypothermia and frostbite.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
The first cold wave is moving in this week, a second early next week on the heels of a significant Plains to Mid-Atlantic winter storm, and additional ones after that.
—Cuneyt Dil, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cold wave
Noun
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Air Commodore Andy Scott, head of New Zealand’s air component, said mid-winter flights to Antarctica are among the most difficult missions due to shifting weather, extreme cold and ice landings in total darkness.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Some can be washed in warm or even hot water, while others should be washed in cold.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
29 July 2025
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Stanford University announced plans to reduce its operating budget by $140 million this upcoming school year, which included 363 layoffs and an ongoing hiring freeze.—
Cheyanne Mumphrey,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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Beets become sweeter and more vibrant when planted for a fall harvest, and a freeze only improves their flavor.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Cold wave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cold%20wave. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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