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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
  • They can be forced indoors if they are chilled 10 weeks prior.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Toda chilled, resting, passing time on her cellphone.
    Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • Year-round, the chain offers a free 16-ounce hot or iced coffee for veterans and active military members.
    Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Nov. 2025
  • Veterans and active-duty military can also get a free 16-ounce hot or iced coffee year-round.
    Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • And when Adam cooled off after halftime, Friedrichsen picked right up.
    Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 12 Nov. 2025
  • Recipe Tips From The Test Kitchen Store leftover, cooled bread tightly wrapped in plastic wrap or in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • Potted crepe myrtles, such as dwarf varieties, can be moved to a sheltered location such as an unheated garage.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Hair rollers are available in heated and unheated models and come in a range of sizes.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 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
  • Pop-Tarts offers a frosted pumpkin pie toaster pastry.
    Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
  • This clean, woody scent captures the essence of pine needles, sap, holly, cedar wood, and frosted balsam.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025

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