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refrigerated

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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
Keep refrigerated foods cold, store leftovers promptly and always check for signs of spoilage such as an off smell, mold or changes in texture. Leeann Weintraub, Oc Register, 25 July 2026 Each new shipment of sod that arrived in refrigerated trucks costs about $250,000 — and teams likely would have to replace that sod at least once during an NFL season. A.j. Perez, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026 However, frozen spinach loses only about 30% of its vitamin C compared to 75% for refrigerated spinach over the same timeframe. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 2 July 2026 In the lobby, there are grab-and-go health bowls in refrigerated vending machines, and the Refuel Bar has an impressive smoothie and shake menu. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 2026 The bacteria can survive and grow under refrigerated conditions and can spread to other foods and surfaces. Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 15 June 2026 After finishing out the year with DeCicco’s, the partners began renovating the space, adding refrigerated display cases, meat and seafood display cases and a big grill and stove. Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2026 American ingenuity soon swelled the millionaire class to include titans of tobacco, steel, banking, even refrigerated railcars. Chase Peterson-Withorn, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 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
Verb
The dressing can be made up to three days ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026 Zucchini bread can also be refrigerated for up to one week or frozen for up to three months. Martha Stewart, 30 July 2026 Fabian showed the spots where three tons of food had been refrigerated at their Wheaton location on Monday. Suzanne Le Mignot, CBS News, 29 July 2026 Keep the lychees refrigerated in the shell for up to two weeks. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026 When basil is refrigerated, the leaves can end up with black spots due to injury from the cold temperatures; that basil is still safe to eat. Heather Bien, The Spruce, 26 July 2026 The produce should then be refrigerated as soon as possible, ideally within two hours of washing. Amber Raiken, Verywell Health, 15 July 2026 Fruits and vegetables that are cut, peeled, or cooked should be refrigerated as soon as possible, within two hours, according to the CDC. Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 13 July 2026 Leftover fruits and vegetables should be refrigerated within two hours. Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refrigerated
Adjective
  • Hamm wore an arm brace during filming after a baseball injury, while Peet worked through a frozen shoulder in Season 1.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Protect Your Pipes According to Feng, one of the most costly consequences of a power outage can be frozen pipes.
    Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Three four-legged friends chilled along the Hudson River at the Hertz Gold Squad Hangout, clearly enjoying being petted by concert-goers taking in the music.
    Lori Majewski, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026
  • There's a Himalayan salt room, cold plunge pools, an infrared sauna and a snow shower chilled to 14 degrees, plus a large co-ed sauna big enough to double as an event space.
    Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Adjective
  • Dunkin's pumpkin spice signature latte is typically available hot or iced.
    Melina Khan, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Whether your plans include taking a swim in the pool or sipping your favorite iced beverage, there are still plenty more warm days ahead.
    Brittany VanDerBill, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • The treat filled me up, cooled me down and completely satisfied my sweet tooth.
    Hali Smith August 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Young cooled off with two birdies on his back nine in a bogey-free round, closing with a Detroit Golf Club-record tying 61 to reach 10 under for the tournament to tie Patrick Cantlay (66) and Patrick Fishburn (66) atop the leaderboard Friday.
    CBS News, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Adjective
  • Many sloths intended for display at the International Drive attraction languished and died by early this year in small cages inside an unheated warehouse.
    Rylan DiGiacomo-Rapp, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Potted plants can be brought indoors during cold snaps (freezing temperatures) and stored in a cool location such as an unheated garage.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 July 2026
Verb
  • The plant, just outside Harare, is now fully operational, months after the government froze the export of raw minerals ahead of a complete ban next year.
    Jenny Vaughan, semafor.com, 29 July 2026
  • The pandemic froze the in-person interactions the product had been built around.
    Partner Content, Variety, 28 July 2026
Adjective
  • Choose frosted glass instead, or pick one or two cabinets as accents only.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito, The Spruce, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Beyond the frosted-glass door, which reflected the onset of dusk, the sound of a bicycle bell passed by.
    Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

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