How to Use cold-water in a Sentence

cold-water

1 of 2 adjective
  • 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
  • To catch rainbows, start by targeting cold-water rivers and streams.
    Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 12 June 2024
  • 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 show features a rotating list of hosts, who chat with locals about the region’s distinct flavor and partake in activities like cold-water swimming in Wales or cheese-making in Lancashire.
    Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 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
  • Aphids on plants: Wash off with a hard jet of cold water.
    Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 23 June 2022
  • When ready to cook, gently rinse with cold water and pat dry.
    Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 7 June 2022
  • If the mixture feels too thick or lumpy, add more ice-cold water, 1 tsp.
    Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 13 June 2022
  • Add sweetbreads and enough cold water to submerge them.
    Kathleen Squires, WSJ, 16 June 2022
  • Place the potatoes in a medium pot and add cold water to cover by about 1 inch.
    Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 23 June 2022
  • Galindez said one way to cool the body temperature quickly is place cold water or ice in the groin area or armpits.
    Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2022
  • This high-performance dog life jacket keeps your pup afloat, and insulates them from cold water.
    Kelley Rebori, Popular Mechanics, 21 June 2022
  • For the best results, the brand recommends washing it in cold water and tumble drying it in low heat.
    Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE.com, 17 June 2022
  • Alexis then gradually adds a mixture of sour cream and cold water, which ensures a light and tender crust that's easy to roll out.
    Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2022
  • The separated father of four said higher rent and grocery costs have thrown cold water on his financial hopes.
    J.j. McCorvey, NBC News, 27 Sep. 2024
  • To cold brew tea, fill a jar with cold water and add tea bags or loose-leaf tea, which can be held in a tea ball or reusable muslin tea bag for easier straining.
    Casey Barber, CNN, 13 June 2022
  • Other congregants began handing out cold water bottles, or standing among cars and holding hands to pray.
    Ruth Serven Smith | Rserven@al.com, al, 16 June 2022
  • Care instructions: To launder this duvet, wash it in a machine in cold water on a gentle cycle, then tumble dry it on low.
    Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 15 Oct. 2024
  • Keeping a pitcher of drinking water in the refrigerator instead of running the tap to get cold water.
    Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2022
  • The North Santiam River has dangerous log jams in places and swift cold water, Zahn said.
    Staff and Wire Reports, oregonlive, 25 June 2022
  • For example, Dharma’s label says to use hot water, while conventional wisdom says to use cold water to avoid stains setting into the fabric.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2024
  • Drain and rinse the rice with cold water to stop the cooking.
    Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 17 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
  • Fill with cold water to a level 1 inch above the lentils.
    People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 30 July 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
  • Start the potatoes in a pot of cold water and bring the water to a boil over high heat.
    Robin Miller, USA TODAY, 26 June 2022
  • Fill a large bowl with cold water and submerge the bag in the water.
    Samantha MacAvoy, Good Housekeeping, 27 June 2022
  • There are few things that can stop you in your tracks like a blast of cold water.
    Zachary MacK, Popular Mechanics, 30 June 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

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