heat wave

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Recent Examples of heat wave Before a brutal heat wave hit New York City, raising real-feel temperatures above 100 degrees, WWD made the most out of a cloudy day in Brooklyn to shoot the best of this season’s resortwear. Ari Stark, Footwear News, 27 June 2025 Consider talking to a healthcare professional about your risks during a heat wave. Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 26 June 2025 Leaders suggested that an ongoing heat wave could have played a role in a pair of quadruple shootings that broke out Monday evening. Mathew Schumer, Baltimore Sun, 25 June 2025 Weather concerns will likely continue into next week, as a heat wave is expected to send temperatures soaring across the country, starting this weekend. Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 22 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for heat wave
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heat
Noun
  • And every year, pesticide poisoning and excessive heat afflict the agricultural workers in this country.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
  • To kick off the season, parts of California are under an extreme heat warning.
    Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2025

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“Heat wave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heat%20wave. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

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