HEAT WAVE Synonyms: 11 Similar and Opposite Words

heat wave

noun

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Recent Examples of heat wave In early September 2022, a brutal heat wave pushed California’s power grid to the brink. —

Sufan Jiang, Fortune, 30 May 2026 In India, a heat wave has pushed electricity consumption to all-time highs, triggering blackouts, while consumers there also reel from rapidly rising fuel costs resulting from the Iran war. —

semafor.com, 29 May 2026 This latest heat wave is yet another reminder that climate change is having impacts around the planet. —

Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 29 May 2026 Stark new data show how much the spring heat wave that has been affecting much of Western Europe has shattered temperature records. —

Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for heat wave

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heat

Noun

Those wanting to double at State also had to contend with mile qualifying heats on Friday, meaning runners would potentially have four miles of races in 24 hours.

— Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
The pillow is filled with shredded memory foam gel that pulls heat away from your head, neck, and shoulders to prevent overheating.

— Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026