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
Secure with a lid and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
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Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 26 Sep. 2025
Reheat refrigerated and frozen waffles on a baking sheet in a 250 degree F oven for 8 to 10 minutes, until hot and crispy (frozen waffles will take slightly longer).
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The fact that all of the components are cooked in the same pot and can be refrigerated for the week is nice, too.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
The oats can last, covered and refrigerated, for 3 to 4 days.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 2 Sep. 2025
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Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 26 Sep. 2025
Reheat refrigerated and frozen waffles on a baking sheet in a 250 degree F oven for 8 to 10 minutes, until hot and crispy (frozen waffles will take slightly longer).
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The fact that all of the components are cooked in the same pot and can be refrigerated for the week is nice, too.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
The oats can last, covered and refrigerated, for 3 to 4 days.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 2 Sep. 2025
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The sanctions, which will go into effect unless there’s a last-minute deal Friday, will include freezing Iranian assets abroad, halting arms deals with Tehran and penalizing any development of Iran’s ballistic missile program.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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This cake can also be frozen for up to two months.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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Refrigerate at least 2 hours, until well chilled.—
Laura Mclively,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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The referendum sought to overturn the council's unanimous approval of updates, whose critics said would chill protest and lead to charitable groups folding.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Two large bins of biscuit and gravy were improperly cooling.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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At that moment, the Universe — everywhere and in all locations — was filled with matter-and-energy, and was expanding and cooling in all directions.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Refrigerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refrigerate. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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