COLD WAVE Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

cold wave

noun

Definition of cold wave

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 Minneapolis, the worst of an extreme cold wave was over, but protesters calling for ICE to leave Minnesota on Saturday still faced an outdoor temperature of minus 6 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 21 Celsius). — Thomas Peipert, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026 There are two cold waves that will begin to push toward Colorado between now and the weekend. — Dave Aguilera, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026 Deadly snowstorms and cold waves have hammered the eastern third of the country. — Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 5 Jan. 2026 Travelers and residents should stay informed about forecast changes, particularly as storm tracks and cold wave durations remain uncertain. — Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cold wave

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For centuries, Arctic cold has kept plant life small, a sort of dollhouse of Earth's miniatures.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
But Jake was also exhausted and seemed to be fighting a cold.

— Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

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Why Private Credit Feels This First The exit freeze does not just strand equity holders.

— Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
The recent announcement also follows the prior freeze on base rates approved by the Georgia PSC in July 2025, as well as the plan approved in May 2026 to lower overall rates, as per the release.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026

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