HEAT WAVE Synonyms: 11 Similar and Opposite Words

heat wave

noun

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as in dog days

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Recent Examples of heat wave Don’t be surprised if this decision becomes an increasing burden on FIFA as the tournament continues, particularly if another heat wave returns to the Northeast in the middle of the month, a very reasonable possibility. —

Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 America turns 250 this week amid a prolonged and dangerous heat wave. —

Editorial Board, Washington Post, 2 July 2026 On Wednesday, New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch outlined a slew of challenges facing the city this weekend, including huge Independence Day celebrations, a World Cup match and a searing heat wave. —

Jake Offenhartz, Fortune, 2 July 2026 Thanks to our heat wave out east, winds over the Pacific Ocean from the northwest have been consistent all week at producing a deep marine layer. —

Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for heat wave

Recent Examples of Synonyms for heat wave

heat

Noun

Your health can depend on recognizing the warning signs of too much heat and knowing how to act.

— Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 1 July 2026
For decades, oceans have acted as the planet’s main heat sink, absorbing 90% of the excess heat produced by humans burning fossil fuels.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 1 July 2026