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
Scoop this into a bowl and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
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Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
Using tongs, toss well to evenly coat, then spread the noodles into an even layer and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
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The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
Store the pastry airtight at room temperature and refrigerate the filling separately.
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Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 June 2026
Cut large items such as whole roasts or hams into smaller parts before refrigerating; legs and wings may be left whole.
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Mike Snider,
USA Today,
22 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for refrigerate
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
Using tongs, toss well to evenly coat, then spread the noodles into an even layer and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
Store the pastry airtight at room temperature and refrigerate the filling separately.
—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 June 2026
Cut large items such as whole roasts or hams into smaller parts before refrigerating; legs and wings may be left whole.
—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
22 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for refrigerate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refrigerate
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When asked for comment about what the president said, a spokesman for Mamdani referred CBS News New York to the mayor's statement from Thursday night after the Rent Guidelines Board voted to freeze rents for two years.
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There is no shortage of policy proposals for reducing college costs, ranging from freezing tuition to canceling student debt.
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Make it 2 to 12 hours ahead of your gathering, then chill to get a head start and to allow the spread’s flavors to dance together in unison.
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Potatoes that have been boiled, baked, or microwaved have less resistant starch than those that have been cooked and then chilled (as in potato salad).
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And critters love to set up inside intake valves, breaking boats’ cooling systems, Hamm noted.
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Fruit extracts clarify excess oil and buildup, while a cooling mint complex and menthol deliver a refreshing tingle, leaving your scalp feeling clean, balanced, and freshly reset.
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“Refrigerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refrigerate. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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