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
To store it, cool it completely, then pour into an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 week.
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Malaka Gharib, NPR, 25 Oct. 2025
While unopened logs can last several months in the fridge or pantry, once opened it should be refrigerated to prevent it from drying out and absorbing other flavors.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
Once cooked, keep them refrigerated and eat within 3–5 days.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 21 Oct. 2025
To prolong freshness, butter should be refrigerated and stored in an airtight container.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2025
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Malaka Gharib, NPR, 25 Oct. 2025
While unopened logs can last several months in the fridge or pantry, once opened it should be refrigerated to prevent it from drying out and absorbing other flavors.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
Once cooked, keep them refrigerated and eat within 3–5 days.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 21 Oct. 2025
To prolong freshness, butter should be refrigerated and stored in an airtight container.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refrigerate
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Numerous gunshots can be heard as the officers fire their weapons, but the video freezes just before Green is shot, which Hoskin said was due to the graphic content.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Modern techniques like freezing herbs in oil or quick-pickling veggies keeps that spirit alive.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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Though farther south than Vermont, Pennsylvania’s mountains can have chilling Northeast days, too.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Oct. 2025
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But smashes by Rihanna, Olivia Rodrigo, Justin Bieber and more modern stars have also proven that the market for bone-chilling bops is year-round, whether the lyrics are about monsters, vampires or ghosts.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Oct. 2025
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Bedding essentials like cooling mattresses, breathable sheets, and gel pillows are all necessities anytime of year to ensure a sweat-free sleep.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Oct. 2025
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Broth was being improperly cooled in the walk-in refrigerator.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Refrigerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refrigerate. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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