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
Recipe Tips For Cowboy Cornbread Once completely cooled, wrap tightly or store in an airtight container and refrigerate up to four days.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
Store bananas at room temperature to ripen, then refrigerate them once ripe to slow the ripening process.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026
How to store leftover gumbo Once cool, transfer the gumbo (separate from the rice) to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026
To extend the life, refrigerated it for up a couple more days.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
Store bananas at room temperature to ripen, then refrigerate them once ripe to slow the ripening process.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026
How to store leftover gumbo Once cool, transfer the gumbo (separate from the rice) to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026
To extend the life, refrigerated it for up a couple more days.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refrigerate
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Pirovano was among the few racers to top 130 kph (81 mph) on a sunny, still and freezing day that was ideal for the marquee speed discipline.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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If anything, the multi-front conflict looked set to intensify, with Emirati officials reportedly mulling freezing billions of dollars worth of Iranian assets.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Be sure to allow enough time for the chicken to chill uncovered for 30 minutes before grilling.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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After pasteurization, Munroe chills it to about 34 or 35 degrees before bottling.—
Paul Edward Parker,
The Providence Journal,
5 Mar. 2026
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As oil prices cooled, the number fell to16% in 2025.—
Blanca Begert,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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For anyone attending summer matches in the Bay Area, where temperatures can climb, that’s a practical way to cool down before or after spending hours in a stadium.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Refrigerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refrigerate. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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