HEAT WAVE Synonyms: 11 Similar and Opposite Words

heat wave

noun

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Recent Examples of heat wave The Bay Area’s marine layer has been back and seemingly reinforced with power for a few days following the hottest heat wave since March. —

Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 19 June 2026 Don’t let a US heat wave derail your summer fun or fitness routine. —

Kimberly Richardson, CNN Money, 18 June 2026 As a heat wave pushes Sacramento temperatures toward 102 degrees, energy experts say setting your thermostat to 78 degrees can help cut cooling costs. —

Ruyuan Li. Summary Produced By Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026 Bering Sea snow crab landings were down 84% in 2018 after a marine heat wave reached the seafloor. —

Dillon Amaya, The Conversation, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for heat wave

Recent Examples of Synonyms for heat wave

heat

Noun

This week, temperatures are as high as 95 degrees in the city, prompting a heat alert.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
Meanwhile, a heat wave left more than 40 million people under heat advisories and warnings amid Juneteenth celebrations.

— Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 20 June 2026