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
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
Along the refrigerated sides of the produce section are loose and packaged items like fresh greens and herbs, hot peppers, oyster mushrooms, Filipino eggplants and more.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The previous owners didn't cater off-site parties, but now Ray's has seven refrigerated carts to roll out for birthdays, wedding receptions and graduations.
—Neal Rubin, Freep.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Essentially a better version of chocolate milk (that doesn't have to stay refrigerated), Yoo-hoos are a lunchroom favorite.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
Prosecutors said in exchange for the payments the former commissioner pushed legislation that would have permitted the large refrigerated containers at the West Kendall mall.
—Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
The experiments were done in a cylinder with refrigerated walls.
—Katherine Bourzac, IEEE Spectrum, 10 June 2024
Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Plus, premade formula needs to be used within two hours if left at room temperature and 24 hours if refrigerated.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Extra nectar can be refrigerated and used later.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
The dip components can be prepared and refrigerated separately for up to 2 days in advance.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
Leftovers can be cooled, covered and refrigerated for up to 1 week or frozen for up to 3 months.
—Nicole Hvidsten, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2025
Store leftovers in an air-tight container, refrigerated, for up to one day.
—Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2025
The following year, when 1,934 nutrias were killed, the zoo agreed to take a fraction of them, provided they were refrigerated and shot in the head.
—Nathaniel Rich, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Cooked or prepared sweet potatoes should be refrigerated or frozen.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
Along the refrigerated sides of the produce section are loose and packaged items like fresh greens and herbs, hot peppers, oyster mushrooms, Filipino eggplants and more.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The previous owners didn't cater off-site parties, but now Ray's has seven refrigerated carts to roll out for birthdays, wedding receptions and graduations.
—Neal Rubin, Freep.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Essentially a better version of chocolate milk (that doesn't have to stay refrigerated), Yoo-hoos are a lunchroom favorite.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
Prosecutors said in exchange for the payments the former commissioner pushed legislation that would have permitted the large refrigerated containers at the West Kendall mall.
—Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
The experiments were done in a cylinder with refrigerated walls.
—Katherine Bourzac, IEEE Spectrum, 10 June 2024
Adjective
The containers were sold refrigerated and have a 12-day shelf life, with varying best by dates.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Plus, premade formula needs to be used within two hours if left at room temperature and 24 hours if refrigerated.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Extra nectar can be refrigerated and used later.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
The dip components can be prepared and refrigerated separately for up to 2 days in advance.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
Leftovers can be cooled, covered and refrigerated for up to 1 week or frozen for up to 3 months.
—Nicole Hvidsten, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2025
Store leftovers in an air-tight container, refrigerated, for up to one day.
—Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2025
The following year, when 1,934 nutrias were killed, the zoo agreed to take a fraction of them, provided they were refrigerated and shot in the head.
—Nathaniel Rich, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Cooked or prepared sweet potatoes should be refrigerated or frozen.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refrigerated
Verb
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In particular, the bacon bits were chilled and all stuck together in one big, congealed lump along the inside of the bowl.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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Serve pie warm, at room temperature, or chilled.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Glacier Palace is a frozen wonderland of glittering ice tunnels, intricate sculptures, and even an ice slide.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
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Transfer the frozen cubes to a resealable plastic bag and store in the freezer until ready to use.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Reflecting the mixed internal action and the overheated/overbought state of the tape exiting July, the S & P 500 has slowed, flattened out and cooled over the past five or six weeks.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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Final Thoughts Equity markets have continued to march ever higher, even while the economy has cooled.—
Robert Barone,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The poster ordered the chocolate along with the lemon tea for his girlfriend, and ordered an iced coffee for himself.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Bánh Mì Boy special with a Vietnamese iced coffee.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The lakes froze thick enough to skate across, the air stung sharp in the lungs, and the game every boy seemed to dream about was hockey.—
Zach Sweet,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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In July, the department also froze and later unfroze $6 billion in education funding meant to go to school programs for vulnerable students.—
Lily Altavena,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Cover with a clean kitchen towel and place on the middle rack of your unheated oven; place a bowl of warm water on the lower rack.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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Potted plants can be brought indoors during cold snaps, into a cool location such as an unheated garage.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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For dessert was a chocolate cake with brown butter vanilla buttercream icing baked by Gaby Scelzo, decorated with baby blue ruffles and pink frosted roses.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The frosted display looks real nice on the wall, and the setup is simple even for someone with no experience in such things.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Refrigerated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refrigerated. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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