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
  • He was pulled into the world of cold-water swimming about 20 years ago, when a friend convinced him to participate in the Alcatraz swim.
    Annika Merrilees, Sacramento Bee, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Seven cold-water immersion suits and two strobe lights were found in the water of the search area, where responders faced six-foot waves, heavy snowfall and wind gusts up to 60 mph, the Coast Guard said.
    Karina Tsui, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024
  • 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
  • So far, seven cold-water immersion suits and two strobe lights have been found in the waters around the vessel's last known location, according to the Coast Guard.
    Escher Walcott, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
  • But even Maryland’s tailwaters — the rivers that flow from dams and provide great, cold-water habitat for wild trout — have been stressed this year, with 90-degree days starting in June.
    Dan Rodricks, Baltimore Sun, 16 July 2024
  • According to the Coast Guard, search crews discovered seven cold-water immersion suits and two strobe lights in the search area but did not locate any of the missing crew members or the boat.
    Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
  • 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
  • Their steep surfaces provide an ideal hard substrate that are preferred by cold-water corals, sponges and other creatures that grow on surfaces.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Responders have so far recovered seven cold-water immersion suits and two strobe lights from the search area, according to the release.
    Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Stearns thinks so, alongside speedy access to basic measures like cold-water immersion baths.
    Laura López González, The New Republic, 25 July 2023
  • The best way to treat heatstroke is immersion in a cold-water bath, Giudice said, or failing that, placing wet towels directly on the body while surrounded by fans.
    Laura Paddison, CNN, 29 July 2024
  • But cold-water swimming has been an American tradition for well over a century.
    Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 29 Dec. 2024
  • 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
  • But while some studies have suggested that cold-water swimming may improve mood and well-being, much more research is needed, Dr. Comander said.
    Talya Minsberg, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
  • 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

cold water

2 of 2 noun
  • The horn blows and the women take off in the ice-cold water.
    Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 25 Nov. 2021
  • 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
  • Drain and rinse in cold water to stop the cooking process.
    Minerva Orduño Rincón, The Arizona Republic, 7 Oct. 2021
  • The past five years have dumped a bucket of ice-cold water on the premise.
    Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 24 May 2022
  • Just fill the Ice Barrel with cold water and ice, then take the plunge.
    Good Housekeeping, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Aphids on plants: Wash off with a hard jet of cold water.
    Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 23 June 2022
  • Fill with cold water to a level 1 inch above the lentils.
    People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 30 July 2022
  • Put the tablecloth in cold water to remove more of the wine stain.
    Washington Post, 16 Dec. 2021
  • 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
  • Drain the chickpeas, add them to a bowl of cold water, then remove the skins that float to the top.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2025
  • 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
  • Make the caramel: Pour ¼ cup cold water into a large saucepan.
    Genevieve Ko, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Nov. 2023
  • To rinse the area, fill a spray bottle with cold water, spritz a small amount over the stain, and blot again.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2021
  • Instead, place the berries in a colander and dip them in a bowl of cold water.
    Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Oct. 2022
  • 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
  • If the paste is too thick, mix in cold water, one teaspoon at a time.
    Minerva Orduño Rincón, The Arizona Republic, 29 Jan. 2022
  • Wash the rice with cold water until the water runs clear.
    USA TODAY, 29 Dec. 2022
  • Drain hot water from pan and run cold water over the eggs.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 13 Feb. 2022
  • Cover the chicken with cold water (never warm or hot H2O, as this can push the poultry into the danger zone), then top it with a heavy can or other object to keep it submerged.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2025
  • Smallmouth bass are more tolerant of cold water and prefer water temperatures in the mid-60s to mid-70s.
    Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025

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