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Recent Examples of heat wave
That was a three-week shoot in Bordeaux in the middle of a heat wave.
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
An early May heat wave remains on schedule and may push the temperatures in the hottest part of the region into the upper 80s for Mother’s Day and a bit warmer on Monday, according to the National Weather Service.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
After logging its wettest April on record, the Boise area kicked off the month of May with a heat wave.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2026
The Sacramento Bee’s top stories on Friday spanned from coverage of a looming financial crisis at the region’s largest school district, a Mother’s Day weekend heat wave and a record-breaking day of philanthropy.
—Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
An early May heat wave remains on schedule and may push the temperatures in the hottest part of the region into the upper 80s for Mother’s Day and a bit warmer on Monday, according to the National Weather Service.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
After logging its wettest April on record, the Boise area kicked off the month of May with a heat wave.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2026
The Sacramento Bee’s top stories on Friday spanned from coverage of a looming financial crisis at the region’s largest school district, a Mother’s Day weekend heat wave and a record-breaking day of philanthropy.
—Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heat wave
heat
Noun
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Reilly and Hauser spoke with Variety about reviving their characters, keeping their onscreen flame alive and surviving the Texas heat.—
William Earl,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Deals On Podiatrist-Approved Summer Sandals Sandals are an essential in the South, especially once summer’s heat and humidity arrive.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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“Heat wave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heat%20wave. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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