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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Noun

Astronauts often return with puffy faces, stuffy noses and a feeling similar to a lingering cold.

— Sundeep Venkatesan, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
Over the past couple of weeks, my immune system has been struggling to fight off a cold.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026

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This ongoing challenge raises significant questions about the control of programmable dollars and the effectiveness of stablecoin freezes in combating illicit finance, which increasingly relies on these digital assets.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Flash freeze muffins or slices before wrapping individually; freeze loaves tightly wrapped for up to 3 months.

— Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of freeze

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