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 Storing and Reheating This Soup Leftover potato leek soup can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to four days. — Martha Stewart, 20 Sep. 2026 Leaving Leftovers Out Too Long One of the most common food safety mistakes is letting leftovers sit on the counter for too long before refrigerating them. — Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2026 Transfer to a fresh container covered with wet towels and some ice, then refrigerate until ready to use. — Claire Wadsworth, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026 The affected products have a net weight of 8 ounces and are kept refrigerated. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for refrigerate

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And scaling Everest to above 8,000 meters and bringing down a body that has been frozen in ice for three decades will push any team to its limit.

— Helen Regan, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026
This Mexican restaurant in Clearfork is known for its brisket tacos and strong drinks – their froze with rose and vodka has a two-drink limit.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of freeze

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But Beth Wilkinson, who represented the network at last week’s hearing, warned that such a delay has the effect of chilling the network’s speech.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026
Employing a dual timeline, Florida author Jennifer McMahon tells a bone-chilling tale about the local knackerman, a person who disposes of dead or dying farm animals, in remote Boone’s Ferry, Vermont.

— Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of chill

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Still, the satellite’s cooling capabilities mean Google will run their chips for 15 minutes at a time before shutting them down to cool off, NPR reported.

— Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
However, Mollah said, the sector is highly capital intensive and depends critically on reliable access to electricity, cooling systems, and network connectivity.

— Kevin Williams, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026

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