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Across the country, once-in-a-lifetime climactic events have become regular occurrences: extreme heat waves in Arizona, fires in Hawaii, floods in Vermont.
—Colleen Hamilton, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
One of the most challenging experiences occurred during a sweltering heat wave in the Bay Area shortly after the birth of our son.
—Omaid Homayun, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Platform managers and policymakers should recognize the impact of extreme weather on gig economy and take preventive measures to meet user needs during heat waves, balancing operational efficiency with the health of the gig workers.
—Susan F. Lu,
run Ge,
wenzheng Mao, Harvard Business Review, 27 Nov. 2024
Global emissions rose to a new record in 2023, and the world is nowhere close to meeting a goal countries set to limit warming in order to reduce the risks of worsening disasters from extreme weather like floods and heat waves.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 23 Nov. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1893, in the meaning defined above
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“Heat wave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heat%20wave. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
heat wave
noun
: a period of unusually hot weather
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