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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If the research catches up to that intuition, expect sauna use to be marketed to women as a primary modality, with cold used sparingly as an accent.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
Black’s wife, who had summoned Bell, was concerned that her husband was coming down with a cold.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of cold

Noun

Spanberger has also called for a six-year freeze on residential electricity rates if the deal goes through.

— Emily L. Mahoney, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026
Spring is the best time to plant evergreen shrubs like nandina, though gardeners can also plant Obsession™ in fall up to six weeks before the first hard freeze.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026

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