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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
This means that oranges left on the kitchen counter or in a fruit bowl on your dining table won’t last as long as whole, refrigerated oranges. — Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026 How to store half-and-half Keep half-and-half refrigerated and generally follow the manufacturer’s guidance for how quickly to use it; recommendations vary by brand. — Alyse Whitney, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Sep. 2026 After dropping her kids off at school, Henderson and her neighbor, Kristy Wasson, went for a walk to retrieve bags of ice for other residents to help preserve refrigerated food. — Kate Kealey, Des Moines Register, 9 Sep. 2026 Items that need to stay refrigerated while they’re transported are often the first to see prices rise, according to David Ortega, a professor of food economics and policy at Michigan State University. — Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026 Frozen and refrigerated goods, such as fresh produce, are most sensitive to price increases because diesel is typically used to power both cold storage and transportation. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 After checking in, people at Cross-Lines grab a shopping cart and walk through four aisles stocked with fresh produce, dairy, refrigerated meats, shelf-stable goods and hygiene products. — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026 When ready to use refrigerated starter, let stand at room temperature and continue with feedings twice a day. — Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2026 Ships will carry dry and refrigerated containers transporting fresh produce, apparel, industrial products and consumer goods. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
The burger mixture can be shaped ahead, covered tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerated overnight. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026 Storing and Reheating This Soup Leftover potato leek soup can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to four days. — Martha Stewart, 20 Sep. 2026 Why Sweet Tea Needs To Be Refrigerated Whether your iced tea is sweetened or unsweetened, it must absolutely be refrigerated. — Natalia Vela, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026 The affected products have a net weight of 8 ounces and are kept refrigerated. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 The dough can ferment while its baker is at work, then be shaped and refrigerated that evening. — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026 Coconut water that is not refrigerated in the store is considered shelf-stable. — Larell Scardelli, Verywell Health, 20 Aug. 2026 Trash pickup this week is following the normal schedule, with the exception that each day is a free amnesty day for bulk pickup to help out people who have had to throw out food that couldn’t be kept refrigerated or frozen. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026 Most vaccines, including the tetanus-diphtheria jab used in the trial, must be refrigerated or frozen. — Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refrigerated
Adjective
  • Lamb Weston, which sells frozen fries and other potato products, said on Tuesday that its profit and revenue during its latest quarter topped its projections, for example.
    — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Frozen blueberries sold at Publix were originally recalled, and then the recall expanded to include frozen berries sold at Walmart, The Charlotte Observer previously reported.
    — Eva Flowe October 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Don’t get too warm, though Although staying warm is essential — things like fingers don’t work as efficiently when chilled — don’t overdo it.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • During the hearing, ABC’s attorney, Beth Wilkinson, told the judge that urgent action is needed because the regulatory threats have chilled the network’s speech.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The coffee chain is targeting younger consumers by adding more iced drinks and matcha to its menus.
    — Leah Quinn, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The iced Americano is aerated to create creamy, cascading effects, which are its only real selling points.
    — Tim Carman, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Standard commercial reactors are cooled by pressurized water.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Hiring has cooled, mortgage rates recently topped 7%, and inflation is still sufficiently elevated to make boasting about the economy treacherous.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • However, the unheated pool in Staten Island instead felt bone-chilling in the early May temperatures, which hovered at a low 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Unlike many plants, these like to be crowded in their pots, so yearly replanting isn’t necessary—just overwinter the whole pot on a windowsill or unheated garage, Montgomery says.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 1 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • 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, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Brazil and Argentina froze systems after changes of government, including awards already won.
    — Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • It’s typically eaten spread on scones or toast, injected into pastries or used as a layer in frosted layer cakes.
    — Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Brown lip liner, matte skin, smoky eyes and frosted finishes are all back in rotation.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026

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“Refrigerated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refrigerated. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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