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 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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The extreme cold can be tapped for industrial cooling, and waste heat from factories can be reused to make the process more efficient.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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There are plenty of things to worry about as a parent, from coughs and colds to milestones and even intrusive thoughts.—
Hannah Silverman,
Parents,
11 Sep. 2025
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Mayor Larry Agran called for repayment with interest by year’s end, bylaw changes ensuring two seats for Irvine, an additional seat for Irvine if one more city joins the power authority and a freeze on basic tier rates through 2026.—
Hanna Kang,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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However, the region has not yet had its first hard freeze, which can occur from late September to early October, depending on the forecast area.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Cold wave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cold%20wave. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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