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heat wave

[heet weyv] / ˈhit ˌweɪv /
NOUN
hot spell
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dog days
WEAK
canicular days high summer hot wave warm front

Example Sentences

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By mid-March, alarming snow deficits all over the Western states were capped off by a record-breaking heat wave that melted much of the remaining snowpack.

From Slate • Apr. 11, 2026

The good news is that the upcoming rain will push back the start of this year’s high fire season, alleviating some concerns following the recent record-breaking heat wave.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

However, the inaugural event was marred by a triple-digit heat wave and was a financial disaster.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

There was a heat wave that week, so I was constantly sweating.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

And they were all in this heat wave together.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English