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

Hydrogen peroxide cleaners, however, do break down the tough shells of bacterial spores, lift biofilm off surfaces and work against colds and norovirus that cause digestive distress.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
Developed by a team led by researchers from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), the 25Ah pouch-type battery is designed to maintain stable performance in extreme cold.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of cold

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Last month Dyer said the city was implementing a hiring freeze and creating a stabilization fund – essentially setting aside budget surpluses – to help offset initial impacts, should Amendment 3 pass.

— Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026
Review your financial accounts and consider placing a freeze with all three credit bureaus.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026

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