as in to freeze
to cause to lose heat
refrigerate the cake after you frost it so that the frosting doesn't melt
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Recent Examples of refrigerate
It was refrigerated until the open casket service.
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Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
The tinga mixture can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to four days or frozen for up to three months.
—Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
How to Store Egg Salad Egg salad can be refrigerated for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
—Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026
Transfer to a bowl, cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours, or until firm enough to handle.
—Laura McLively, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
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Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
The tinga mixture can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to four days or frozen for up to three months.
—Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
How to Store Egg Salad Egg salad can be refrigerated for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
—Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026
Transfer to a bowl, cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours, or until firm enough to handle.
—Laura McLively, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refrigerate
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The spike in fatal crashes during the first three months of 2026 follows an increase in crashes and fatalities attributed to Colorado’s relatively dry, clear road conditions and temperatures above freezing in November and December, which led to motorcyclists extending their riding.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani promised to address housing affordability in the city and work to freeze the rent.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Last week, the prosecution showed the jurors chilling video and audio evidence that included Athena’s last moments after Horner lured her inside the FedEx van.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Apr. 2026
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One roach chilled inside a kitchen reach-in freezer.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Athletic has reported that Barca’s interest in retaining Rashford after his loan spell ends this summer has cooled.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Marvel at a majestic semi-open cave with captivating stalactites, and take a break from sightseeing in the sunny city by cooling off in its fresh water.—
Regina Zumarraga,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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