refrigerates

Definition of refrigeratesnext
present tense third-person singular of refrigerate
as in freezes
to cause to lose heat refrigerate the cake after you frost it so that the frosting doesn't melt

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Verb
  • Hopson cuts, washes, steams, fries, freezes then refries his Kennebec potatoes for an ultra crisp and fluffy bite.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
  • The fruit freezes beautifully, and frozen mango is a delicious addition to smoothies, desserts, and cocktails.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • As the weather heats up, this blush is one of the most satisfying products that simultaneously cools me down and adds a stunning pop of color to my cheeks that actually lasts.
    Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The tins next move down a conveyor belt system, where the liquid cools and hardens before the tins are capped and shrink-wrapped.
    Gabriella Fine, Baltimore Sun, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • This nifty side table chills beverages for hours while doubling as a convenient spot to set down drinks or snacks.
    Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
  • The current crisis in Iran has sent memories bubbling to the surface for the collective, and chills down the spines of viewers.
    Chloe Shrager, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Refrigerates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refrigerates. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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