How to Use cold-water in a Sentence

cold-water

1 of 2 adjective
Definition of cold-waternext
  • Snowmelt is making up the bulk of the water and cold-water shock is a real threat.
    — The Oregonian, oregonlive, 27 May 2023
  • Since the fish is a cold-water species, warmer waterways is bad news.
    — Jake Frederico, The Arizona Republic, 12 Aug. 2023
  • Try eating cold-water oily fish, dairy, beans, nuts, and legumes as a protein source more often.
    — Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 2 Nov. 2023
  • The last few years have seen dozens of studies citing the benefits of cold-water swimming for longevity.
    — Tamar Adler, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2024
  • There’s a certain logic to using a big bait in hopes of rousing lethargic cold-water fish.
    — Will Ryan, Field & Stream, 5 July 2023
  • To its west, 73 miles of Pacific coastline lure beachcombers and cold-water surfers to its sandy shores and marine life lovers to its teaming tide pools.
    — Jd Shadel, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2023
  • Soon after her birth, her parents moved to the nearby town of Hoylake, where home was a tiny workman’s house with an outdoor toilet, a cold-water tap and a tin tub for a bath.
    — Benedict Nightingale, New York Times, 15 June 2023
  • Some of them spawn near the mouth of the Little Colorado River, where they would be unaffected by cold-water dam releases.
    — Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 10 Mar. 2023
  • But the tradition is modernizing: in the past three years, small hotels with a focus on cold-water immersion have cropped up around the country.
    — Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2024
  • Electric heat cable, designed to keep cold-water pipes from freezing, might seem to be a better solution.
    — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024
  • This system didn’t need electric power to cycle steam through a cold-water tank on a higher floor, or to let the resulting water drop back down to the pressure vessel.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 31 Oct. 2011
  • Warmer surface waters in the eastern Pacific drive away cold-water fish that are the backbone of the fishing industry in much of Latin America.
    — Nick Thompson, CNN, 14 July 2023
  • Stearns thinks so, alongside speedy access to basic measures like cold-water immersion baths.
    — Laura López González, The New Republic, 25 July 2023
  • Orcas are most commonly seen in areas of cold-water upwelling, where deep, nutrient-rich waters rise toward the surface.
    — Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 19 Apr. 2024
  • Fire crew equipped with cold-water gear then went into the river and quickly recovered another victim from the submerged vehicle.
    — Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2024
  • Bottom trawling can destroy habitats, churn up sediment and damage cold-water coral reefs.
    — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Jan. 2024
  • The many cold plunge benefits certainly sound impressive, but the research on cold-water immersion is still limited.
    — Addison Aloian, Women's Health, 7 July 2023
  • Among other things, schools are required to have cooling zones with cold-water immersion tubs that can reduce core body temperatures in case of heat illness and are to ensure that students are drinking enough electrolytes.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2024
  • Detergents with cold-water formulas are also known to preserve colors, as washing clothes in hot water can cause color fading.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 18 Apr. 2023
  • An ice bath, also called cold-water immersion or cold therapy, is a training regimen in which a person submerges themself into a body of ice water for a period of time.
    — Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 14 July 2023
  • Boca Chita Key has toilets, but no showers, sinks, or drinking water, while Elliott Key has restrooms, cold-water showers, picnic tables, grills, and drinking water (though campers are advised to bring their own in case the system goes down).
    — Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2023
  • Hundreds of fish from various species took refuge in the chilly plumes the team artificially built, suggesting this might be a viable approach for keeping cold-water populations healthy as the planet continues to warm.
    — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Oct. 2023
  • Another study published in Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research found that athletes can use cold-water immersion to improve short-term feelings of relaxation.
    — Mark Travers, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2023
  • The Russian navy’s militarized cetaceans include warm-water bottlenose dolphins and cold-water belugas.
    — David Axe, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
  • The couple has incorporated many of Huberman’s protocols—morning sunlight, cold-water exposure, sauna sessions, and more—into their daily lives.
    — Jamie Ducharme, Time, 28 June 2023
  • Strong currents, deep water and cold-water temperatures will create hazardous conditions for kayakers and other recreational water activities in areas above the Granite Reef Dam.
    — Sydney Carruth, The Arizona Republic, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Larger tailwaters located below reservoirs with regular cold-water releases are also good places to focus your fishing.
    — Morgan Lyle, Field & Stream, 13 July 2023
  • Under the legislation, colleges would have to establish venue-specific heat illness emergency action plans that include details for using automatic external defibrillators and cold-water immersion equipment.
    — Lilly Price, Baltimore Sun, 21 June 2023
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cold water

2 of 2 noun
  • Drain and rinse the rice with cold water to stop the cooking.
    — Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 17 Nov. 2022
  • Strain the pasta, rinse with cold water, toss with olive oil and set aside.
    — Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2022
  • Blot stain and mix a small amount of dish soap with cold water to remove stains.
    — Jennifer Carmichael, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2022
  • Add a few tablespoons of the ice-cold water and toss to moisten.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 15 Nov. 2022
  • Start by filling your cooler about halfway with ice, and then cover the ice with cold water.
    — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2024
  • Drizzle your nail polishes into a bowl of cold water, then dip!
    — Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 8 Nov. 2022
  • Make sure to use mild detergent and wash it with cold water on a gentle cycle for the best results.
    — Carly Kulzer, Peoplemag, 3 Nov. 2022
  • In a medium saucepan, arrange the eggs in a single layer and cover with cold water by one inch.
    — USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2022
  • For these Americans, 2022 has felt like a splash of cold water.
    — Steve Mollman, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2022
  • The boat had crashed into a bridge piling, throwing several of the friends into the cold water.
    — Dateline Nbc, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2022
  • Even very small organisms that can propel themselves, such as cells with flagella, move more slowly in cold water.
    — Veronique Greenwood, WIRED, 11 Aug. 2024
  • Initially, Williams jokes, the cold water that cascaded out of the showers posed a unique issue.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 17 Oct. 2022
  • Along with the dry climate, the cold water of Lake Powell was much better for preservation than expected.
    — Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 26 Oct. 2022
  • But even for an industry known for its volatility, the downfall of SBF came as a cascade of cold water.
    — Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 11 Nov. 2022
  • Step 2: Add Water Fill the bowl or pot with cold water, covering the rice completely.
    — Aksha Mittapalli, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2024
  • For the best results, the brand also advises washing the bedding separately in cold water on the gentle cycle.
    — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2024
  • Each college hosted an ice bucket challenge — where people dump buckets of cold water over their heads — featuring the other college’s mascot.
    — Camilo Fonseca, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Oct. 2022
  • Good Housekeeping recommends cleaning your toilet brush after each use by filling its holder with hot, soapy water; rinsing the brush; then repeating with cold water and a little bit of bleach.
    — Susannah Herrada, Washington Post, 3 Nov. 2022
  • Remove the mixture from the heat, and stir in cold water.
    — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2023
  • Drain the spinach, then rinse with cold water to stop the cooking.
    — Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2023
  • In the 1860s, experts agreed that the best kind of bath was a brief plunge in cold water.
    — JSTOR Daily, 24 June 2024
  • Just fill the Ice Barrel with cold water and ice, then take the plunge.
    — Good Housekeeping, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Prep an ice bath: a big bowl, 1 tray of ice, lots of cold water.
    — Paul Kita, Men's Health, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Unplug the drain and rinse the soapy clothes under cold water.
    — Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2023
  • Rinse with cold water, strain and set meat aside in large soup pot.
    — Jacquelyne Germain, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Dec. 2022
  • When you’re done in the water, wash it by hand in cold water and hang it to dry.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, Peoplemag, 4 July 2023
  • Turn the garbage disposal on and run cold water as the peels grind.
    — Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 31 July 2023
  • Make the caramel: Pour ¼ cup cold water into a large saucepan.
    — Genevieve Ko, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Nov. 2023
  • The process of thawing frozen shrimp is easy and fast: First, fill a large bowl with cold water.
    — Julia Levy, Southern Living, 2 July 2023
  • Adding cold water to a hot pan can cause the enamel to crack, so take care.
    — Taryn Mohrman, Good Housekeeping, 23 Mar. 2023

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