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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
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
Use a fresh, refrigerated pesto like Bear Pond Farm Premium Basil Pesto at your local grocery store for this recipe.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Advertisement How to get rubisco at home Not long ago, Leaft sent me a refrigerated package containing seven Leaft Blades, which are ready-to-drink performance fuel shots made of rubisco.
—Alana Semuels, Time, 1 June 2026
It is also equipped with advanced energy-management solutions to efficiently power and ventilate refrigerated containers through 1,600 reefer plugs.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026
Allow refrigerated tomatoes to return to room temperature before eating to restore some of their flavor, says Spoonemore.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 27 May 2026
This flavorful, weeknight-easy pizza embraces shortcut ingredients like refrigerated dough, purchased tikka masala sauce, and rotisserie chicken.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 24 May 2026
Many refrigerated medicines spoil when the power goes out.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Apr. 2026
Fresh items requiring refrigerated trailers necessarily cost somewhat more than dry goods.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Always check the label to determine if your peanut butter is able to be stored at room temperature, or if it should be refrigerated after opening to prevent spoilage.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Fresh eggs can be refrigerated for up to 5 weeks after the packing date (a number stamped on the carton from one to 365, with one representing January 1 and 365 representing December 31).
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2026
Once a food is cut, peeled or cooked, it should be refrigerated within two hours, if not used right away.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
The cherries, nestled in their syrup, can be refrigerated for up to six months in covered jars.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
The turkey mixture can be prepared and refrigerated up to 2 days in advance.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Store refrigerated in an airtight container.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 26 May 2026
Produce must be refrigerated, phones and computers have plastic in them, packaging and many textiles n come from refined petroleum.
—Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Adjective
This summer, Nestlé is adding three new flavorful spins on the classic chocolate chip cookie to its line of refrigerated take-and-bake cookie doughs.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
Use a fresh, refrigerated pesto like Bear Pond Farm Premium Basil Pesto at your local grocery store for this recipe.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Advertisement How to get rubisco at home Not long ago, Leaft sent me a refrigerated package containing seven Leaft Blades, which are ready-to-drink performance fuel shots made of rubisco.
—Alana Semuels, Time, 1 June 2026
It is also equipped with advanced energy-management solutions to efficiently power and ventilate refrigerated containers through 1,600 reefer plugs.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026
Allow refrigerated tomatoes to return to room temperature before eating to restore some of their flavor, says Spoonemore.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 27 May 2026
This flavorful, weeknight-easy pizza embraces shortcut ingredients like refrigerated dough, purchased tikka masala sauce, and rotisserie chicken.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 24 May 2026
Many refrigerated medicines spoil when the power goes out.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Apr. 2026
Fresh items requiring refrigerated trailers necessarily cost somewhat more than dry goods.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
Verb
It is also shipped frozen or refrigerated, which increases logistical costs.
—Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Always check the label to determine if your peanut butter is able to be stored at room temperature, or if it should be refrigerated after opening to prevent spoilage.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Fresh eggs can be refrigerated for up to 5 weeks after the packing date (a number stamped on the carton from one to 365, with one representing January 1 and 365 representing December 31).
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2026
Once a food is cut, peeled or cooked, it should be refrigerated within two hours, if not used right away.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
The cherries, nestled in their syrup, can be refrigerated for up to six months in covered jars.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
The turkey mixture can be prepared and refrigerated up to 2 days in advance.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Store refrigerated in an airtight container.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 26 May 2026
Produce must be refrigerated, phones and computers have plastic in them, packaging and many textiles n come from refined petroleum.
—Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refrigerated
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The reason has to do with frozen soils deep below the surface.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
12 June 2026
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For years, the top theory was that water came to our planet via comets — objects made of frozen matter that orbit the sun, often decorated with sparkling tails.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The drinks are best served chilled, so be sure to load them up in your cooler before heading to the pool.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
9 June 2026
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Shake vigorously for up to 30 seconds, until the shaker is frosted on the outside and the drink is well chilled.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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The Star tried the Egg & Cheese breakfast sandwich (egg, cheese, the choice of sausage or bacon on a croissant bun; $8) and an iced latte with honey made with beans from the Roasterie; $5.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Sweet tea, iced tea, lemonade, Frosty Basil Limeade, Watermelon Agua Fresca, there are many ways to beat the heat and stay hydrated during the long, hot days of a Southern summer.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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Ties have cooled in recent years between the two sides – while Pyongyang drove closer to Moscow.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Although there were some electronic exceptions as the day cooled down.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Potted plants can be brought indoors during cold snaps and stored in a cool location such as an unheated garage.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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An unheated garage or a cold basement corner can work well.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2026
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With sellers holding out for pre-rate-hike valuations and buyers unwilling to pay them, deal flow essentially froze.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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Saturday-Sunday 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,
10 June 2026
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For the frosted flatwoods salamander, a threatened species, the change was more severe—seawater was pushed into their freshwater breeding habitats, imperiling their survival.—
Jeff VanderMeer,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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Ditto for the electrochromic Sky Control panoramic roof—a $1,050 option—that can change from clear to frosted, and even alternate between stripes of both, with a couple of taps of the screen.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
11 June 2026
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