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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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refrigerated

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adjective

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Recent Examples of refrigerated
Verb
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
Adjective
Reheat refrigerated cobbler in a 350°F oven until warmed throughout. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 7 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 Some foods can actually spoil faster when refrigerated, while others lose texture or flavor when chilled. Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 25 Sep. 2025 The fact that all of the components are cooked in the same pot and can be refrigerated for the week is nice, too. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refrigerated
Verb
  • How to Serve It As Ever's 2024 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is best served well-chilled, ideally between 45°F and 50°F, to highlight its bright citrus notes and refreshing acidity.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Yet the categories—Rags to Riches, Overcoming the Monster, Crime Pursued by Vengeance, All Sacrificed for Passion—still ring true to anyone who’s dipped into folklore or chilled with Netflix.
    Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Raw Bistro Pet Fare is voluntarily recalling two sizes of their frozen beef dog food due to fears the product could be contaminated with salmonella.
    Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Classic Cinnamon Rolls Cinnamon rolls can be difficult to get right, but baking them from frozen makes the process much easier.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Both Washington and Beijing on Tuesday began charging new tit-for-tat port fees on each other’s ships; the levies are part of a ballooning economic conflict between the countries that flared up last week, cooled slightly over the weekend, and ramped back up Tuesday.
    J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Some of that talk has cooled off after the team's performance over the last two weeks.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Key Takeaways Cloud coffee is a caffeinated drink served hot or iced.
    Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2025
  • The all-new Bourbon Caramel Iced Coffee mixes a rich, bourbon-caramel flavor (non-alcoholic) with smooth cold brew iced coffee over SONIC’s signature nugget ice.
    Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • His changeup was paired alongside his curveball — which froze plenty of hitter —, and his fastball that helped set up the off-speed offerings.
    Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
  • The car froze momentarily behind a truck parked illegally, causing other drivers to honk erratically.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Check around the home for other areas where water supply lines are located in unheated areas.
    Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Cut them back after a freeze, and pot them for indoor storage, such as in an unheated garage, shed, or basement.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Stainless-steel twin vanities are tucked into niches at opposite ends of the 20-foot-long space, while the water closet and double shower are obscured behind frosted glass and metal doors.
    Mark David, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2025
  • The packaging on the two-pack of Philadelphia Original Cream Cheese Frosting says that, to use, bakers should cool their cake completely, spread frosting on top of each layer, store the frosted dessert in the fridge, and enjoy.
    Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025

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