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verb

past tense of refrigerate
as in chilled
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 refrigerated
Adjective
Mother-in-Law’s sells both refrigerated and shelf-stable kimchi—the latter’s sales surged during COVID as customers stocked their pantries amid widespread disruptions. Alexandra Kirkman, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025 The cold chain to keep refrigerated products safe gets broken, because fridges and freezers cannot work without electricity. Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2025 The kiosks will stock common, non-refrigerated medications, including antibiotics, inhalers, and blood pressure medications but will mostly be tailored to the prescribing patterns of the specific office location. Jeff Marks,paulina Likos, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025 In late September, Walmart introduced same-day delivery through their pharmacy for many refrigerated drugs and medications, GLP-1s like Ozempic and Wegovy, in addition to drugs like insulin and children's amoxicillin, according to the company in a statement. Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 7 Oct. 2025 Officials said the girls had no way to exit the refrigerated space on their own. Doc Louallen, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2025 The refrigerated deliveries are flexible based on your schedule and feature eco-friendly packaging. Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025 Consumers can find Oikos Fusion in Walmart's refrigerated section starting now, with a larger nationwide rollout at other retailers happening this fall. Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025 When attendees asked about disposal, the rodeo’s organizers spoke vaguely of the zoo and mentioned LSU, but no trucks were in fact procured, refrigerated or otherwise. Nathaniel Rich, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
The burger was never refrigerated and spent most of its life in cupboards, garbage bags and sheds. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025 Leftover quiche can be wrapped and refrigerated for up to three days. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 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 After serving, perishable items should be refrigerated within two hours. Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 3 Oct. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refrigerated
Adjective
  • For context, a simple baguette, which can be made with additives and baked from frozen, is around a euro.
    Vivian Song, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Target’s four-person meal costs less than $20, about the same as in 2024, but substitutes green beans and cream of mushroom soup for French bread and frozen corn — also not an apples-to-apples comparison.
    Dave Smith, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • When the doors pop open, expect a menu that includes Florida stone crab and oyster shooters, along with caviar service, hot and chilled small plates and handhelds.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Its thick vacuum insulation keeps drinks chilled for up to 12 hours and iced for up to two days.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • This espresso latte with sweet pistachio sauce and salted brown-buttery topping can be ordered hot or iced.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Each goblet is made from break-, chip-, and scratch-resistant glass, and while they’re designed for wine, they can also be used for drinking water, juice, or iced coffee.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • But more recently, cupcakes have cooled.
    Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Demand for these models has cooled significantly thanks to saturation and intense competition from brands like Tesla, Mercedes, Audi, and BMW.
    Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • No Heat / Air Dry The no-heat or air-dry setting will tumble your clothes with unheated air.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
  • It will be stored in an unheated garage for six months.
    John Paul, USA Today, 1 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • And hell froze over for the Eagles.
    Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
  • The legislation froze most spending at prior-year levels, resulting in underfunding for the entire judicial branch, but specifically Defender Services.
    Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • In a post on a Reddit forum dedicated to Chick-fil-A, users shared reactions to the frosted sodas ahead of the rollout.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Also as part of the campaign, Chick-fil-A is adding its frosted sodas and floats to its menu permanently, starting Monday.
    Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026

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