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 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.
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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
Although the chances of freezing rain currently aren't considered high in the upcoming cold wave, frigid temperatures can still be deadly to people who are exposed to it for long periods.
—Skye Seipp, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
The next day, Baltimoreans were charmed by the news that temperatures would probably reach 46 and that rain was forecast, a much-deserved respite from a recent cold wave.
—Frederick N. Rasmussen, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2024
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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
Although the chances of freezing rain currently aren't considered high in the upcoming cold wave, frigid temperatures can still be deadly to people who are exposed to it for long periods.
—Skye Seipp, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
The next day, Baltimoreans were charmed by the news that temperatures would probably reach 46 and that rain was forecast, a much-deserved respite from a recent cold wave.
—Frederick N. Rasmussen, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cold wave
Noun
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Their 2-year-old daughter, Josephine, came down with what appeared to be a cold.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
4 July 2025
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More significant inquiries involve players who have picked up injuries or got colds in the middle of the night and want advice on how to tell the manager.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
3 July 2025
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Ukrainian officials warned the freeze would encourage Russia.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
5 July 2025
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Most West Nile cases in Colorado happen between July and September, though mosquitoes can live until the first snow or hard freeze, Pastula said.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
3 July 2025
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“Cold wave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cold%20wave. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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