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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 2024, there were 27 confirmed U.S. billion-dollar weather and climate disasters: 17 severe storm events (tornado outbreaks, high wind, hailstorms), five hurricanes, one wildfire, one drought/heat wave and two winter storm/cold wave events.
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William "coty" Keller, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 July 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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William "coty" Keller, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 July 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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This sleek, slim machine utilizes Nespresso-like pods to produce cold brew, nitro cold brew, and iced espresso in roughly 60 seconds.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Aug. 2025
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Record cold hit central Alabama on Wednesday as temperatures dipped into the 50s across several cities.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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Employees who remain, often see pay freezes, fewer opportunities for advancement, and bonuses that never materialize.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a freeze warning for parts of northern Minnesota and frost advisories across North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and Wisconsin as of early Sunday, cautioning that temperatures could fall into the low 30s and produce frost that may damage vegetation.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Cold wave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cold%20wave. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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