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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
Perishable foods – produce, meat and dairy – travel in refrigerated trucks, making them among the most expensive products to distribute. — Michelle Miller, The Conversation, 29 Oct. 2026 It is also designed to fit almost any dry van or refrigerated trailer. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026 Keep the refrigerated bulbs away from ripening fruit, such as apples, pears, and bananas, that give off ethylene gas. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2026 Some refrigerated and frozen food display cases remained out of service Tuesday. — Angela Charlton, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 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 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
Verb
Buy only pre-cut produce that’s refrigerated or sitting on ice, and make sure the seal is intact and the container isn’t damaged or leaking. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026 The dulce de leche can be kept refrigerated, unopened or transferred to an airtight container, for up to 1 week. — ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026 The new cryo tools, which are hand-blown with special snowflakes and made with silicone stems, are meant to be refrigerated, laid on ice or run under cold water before being used in lieu of a face roller or a gua sha. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026 Since many spring bulbs, especially tulips, require a 12- to 14-week chilling period to produce flowers, the bulbs can be refrigerated. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2026 How to Store and Reheat This Soup Leftover butternut squash soup can be refrigerated in an airtight container for four to five days or frozen for up to three months. — Martha Stewart, 12 Oct. 2026 The affected products have a net weight of 8 ounces and are kept refrigerated. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refrigerated
Adjective
  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) investigated 2026 outbreaks connected to frozen blueberries, jalapeños, iceberg lettuce and both broccoli and alfalfa sprouts, along with other foods.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026
  • In 2026 alone, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention looked into outbreaks tied to iceberg lettuce, broccoli sprouts, alfalfa sprouts, jalapeños and frozen blueberries, among others.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Preckwinkle helped get Johnson elected to the County Board but the relationship between the two has since chilled.
    — A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Garrity's former support of data centers has chilled to the point of her calling for a moratorium on their development.
    — Mike Darnay, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • Priced at $20 for packs of 10, the drinks come in single-serving powder sachets that are meant to be dissolved with hot water and can be served iced and/or with a choice of milk.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Niccol also said the strength of the business stems from compelling marketing behind menu innovations such as protein cold foam, its iced Refreshers, and food upgrades.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • As the hot universe expanded and cooled, nuclear reactions produced hydrogen, helium, deuterium, and small amounts of lithium.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The once-fierce rivalry, which accounted for five Stanley Cup titles from 1996-2002, has cooled significantly since Detroit moved to the Eastern Conference and the teams have not been competitive at the same time.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • Failing to Insulate Pipes in Unheated Spaces Travis Hargrave, owner and CEO of Hargrave’s Plumbing, warns that homeowners often fail to protect pipes in the attic and other unheated spaces, which can lead to disaster once freezing temps arrive.
    — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2026
  • During cold snaps, bring potted plants indoors into a cool location such as an unheated garage.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The questions about the papers were so significant that SSRN, the platform Polson used to share the research papers, took down the articles over the past month and froze the accounts used to post the works.
    — TODD WALLACK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Talarico showed up to a cheer from the studio audience, and everything froze, literally and figuratively.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • The 17e uses Ceramic Shield 2, Apple’s custom glass that offers scratch resistance and drop protection on the front, alongside standard frosted glass on the back.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026
  • From here, a sliding frosted door provides access to the bathroom.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026

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“Refrigerated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refrigerated. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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