How to Use cold water in a Sentence

cold water

noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • Wash the rice with cold water until the water runs clear.
    USA TODAY, 29 Dec. 2022
  • The rug can be machine-washed in cold water or shaken to re-fluff the faux fur.
    Lily Gray, Peoplemag, 2 Nov. 2023
  • Cover and let stand 3 hours; drain and rinse with cold water.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Rinse the beans under cold water, then transfer to a large pot.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2024
  • Turn off the heat and add one gallon of cold water, stirring well.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 7 Apr. 2023
  • Fillet that off and rinse the red gizzard meat in cold water again.
    Matthew Every, Field & Stream, 22 Nov. 2023
  • To clean, wash in the washing machine with cold water and air dry.
    Rena Behar, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2023
  • The ratio to water is about the same: Use one 1 vinegar and 1 1/4 cup cold water.
    Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2023
  • Take one egg out, run it under cold water, peel and check it.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 29 Mar. 2024
  • Wash the spinach in cold water to remove any sand or grit, then trim off thick stems.
    Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2023
  • In the past few months, the amount of cold water in our shower has diminished.
    Jill Terreri Ramos, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2023
  • Add small peels and a cup of ice to the disposal while running cold water.
    Christina Poletto, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Pro tip: Bring a towel that can be dunked in cold water and placed around your neck.
    Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Even river tubes should not be used in very swift or very cold water.
    Outdoor Life Commerce Team, Outdoor Life, 14 Mar. 2023
  • Finch was showered with cold water by his team in the locker room after the game.
    Brian Hall, USA TODAY, 5 Feb. 2024
  • To make the chile Colorado, clean the chiles by removing stems, seeds and any large veins and wash well in cold water.
    Minerva Orduño Rincón, The Arizona Republic, 9 Mar. 2023
  • Drain noodles in a strainer and rinse with cold water to cool.
    Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • In a small bowl combine egg yolk and the 1 tablespoon cold water.
    Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2024
  • Drain shrimp into a colander or sieve and rinse with cold water.
    cleveland, 8 Aug. 2023
  • Just use a gentle cycle with cold water and leave them out to air dry.
    Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2023
  • Hot rocks can cool to tepid if cold water pumped in soaks up heat faster than the core’s heat can replenish it.
    Gregory Barber, WIRED, 19 July 2023

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