REFRIGERATE Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

refrigerate

verb

ri-ˈfri-jə-ˌrāt

Definition of refrigerate

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 The affected products have a net weight of 8 ounces and are kept refrigerated. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 Choose firm, heavy squash with unblemished skin; store whole in a cool, dry place for up to 2 months or refrigerate for 4 days. — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2026 Ask questions of healthcare professionals who understand what happens when someone cannot refrigerate insulin or other temperature-sensitive medications. — Freida Graves, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 Experts say consumers can stay safe from outbreaks by keeping up with food recalls, washing produce well, refrigerating produce properly, and monitoring symptoms linked to foodborne illnesses. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for refrigerate

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Place a pop stick into each mold and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.

— Candy Hom, AJC.com, 19 Sep. 2026
But one day, while accompanying a friend to a fertility appointment to learn more about freezing her eggs, Williams decided to ask the doctor for an exam.

— Gayle King, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of freeze

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The 30-year-old anti-hipster apparently wanted none of that, so went to the beach, chilled and listened to one of her heros, alt-rock legend Liz Phair.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026
Transfer to prepared baking sheets; cover with plastic wrap, and chill at least 20 minutes or up to 3 days.

— Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of chill

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Outside the studio gates, the emotions stirred by the latest instance of media consolidation aren’t likely to cool down soon.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
Under real-world cooling conditions, the refrigerant is expected to operate reliably for more than a decade.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of cool

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