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refrigerate the cake after you frost it so that the frosting doesn't melt
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Recent Examples of refrigerated
The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Apr. 2026
It's made with refrigerated cheese tortellini and chicken breast, and thickened with tangy cream cheese for a hearty and satisfying meal that's also full of veggies.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
Fresh items requiring refrigerated trailers necessarily cost somewhat more than dry goods.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
Another key element of the program calls for pairing medical care with food, and the county is exploring how to incorporate either refrigerated food storage trucks or giving funding to local food pantries.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Over the same time, operators of the port’s five container terminals will also offer an 80 percent rebate on extra charges for refrigerated containers loaded with perishable goods.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
The design may also allow more refrigerated containers, commonly known as reefer units, to be carried onboard.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
The bulbs should be held around 55 degrees in a refrigerated area away from fruit that releases ethylene gas.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Once bottles go into the washer, they are never touched by human hands until they have been filled and sealed, when they are taken off the line, placed into milk crates and stored in a refrigerated room, waiting to be put on a truck.
—Paul Edward Parker, The Providence Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
Fresh blueberries last longer when refrigerated at around 40ºF, which helps preserve their firmness and reduces bacterial growth.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
Keep fruit refrigerated and dry, and plan to use it within a couple of days of purchase.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
At this point, the sliders can be covered with foil and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
It was refrigerated until the open casket service.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
The tinga mixture can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to four days or frozen for up to three months.
—Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
How to Store Egg Salad Egg salad can be refrigerated for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
—Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026
Unlike the injectable forms of the drugs, the pills are taken daily, not weekly, don't need to be refrigerated, and generally come at a much lower price tag.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Many refrigerated medicines spoil when the power goes out.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Apr. 2026
It's made with refrigerated cheese tortellini and chicken breast, and thickened with tangy cream cheese for a hearty and satisfying meal that's also full of veggies.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
Fresh items requiring refrigerated trailers necessarily cost somewhat more than dry goods.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
Another key element of the program calls for pairing medical care with food, and the county is exploring how to incorporate either refrigerated food storage trucks or giving funding to local food pantries.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Over the same time, operators of the port’s five container terminals will also offer an 80 percent rebate on extra charges for refrigerated containers loaded with perishable goods.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
The design may also allow more refrigerated containers, commonly known as reefer units, to be carried onboard.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
The bulbs should be held around 55 degrees in a refrigerated area away from fruit that releases ethylene gas.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Once bottles go into the washer, they are never touched by human hands until they have been filled and sealed, when they are taken off the line, placed into milk crates and stored in a refrigerated room, waiting to be put on a truck.
—Paul Edward Parker, The Providence Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
Hapag-Lloyd said dry cargo, refrigerated and in-gauge specialized containers are the only freight being accepted under its booking resumption.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
Fresh blueberries last longer when refrigerated at around 40ºF, which helps preserve their firmness and reduces bacterial growth.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
Keep fruit refrigerated and dry, and plan to use it within a couple of days of purchase.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
At this point, the sliders can be covered with foil and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
It was refrigerated until the open casket service.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
The tinga mixture can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to four days or frozen for up to three months.
—Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
How to Store Egg Salad Egg salad can be refrigerated for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
—Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026
Unlike the injectable forms of the drugs, the pills are taken daily, not weekly, don't need to be refrigerated, and generally come at a much lower price tag.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refrigerated
Adjective
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Ideal for reheating leftovers and frozen food, steaming food in the microwave, and at-a-glance food storage for easy grab and go.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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Using a microplane or fine grater, finely zest the frozen jalapeño directly into the glass.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Dizziness spun my vision and terror chilled my skin.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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Once the icebox dessert has chilled, slice it into squares and serve.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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New refresher flavors headline the menu Black Cherry is the latest addition to the Dunkin' Refreshers, a series of iced beverages originally introduced in 2020.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The gymnast also finds balance with Pure Leaf Mental Focus, a line of sparkling iced teas with naturally occurring caffeine and L-theanine, per a press release shared with PEOPLE.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While some of the energy around Sanders’ Diamond Turf shoes has cooled off in the college football offseason, the former dual-sport star still has one of the most popular signature sneaker lines.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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Even as headline inflation cooled, these essential costs continued to strain household budgets.—
Gene Ludwig,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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These small, unheated enclosures use the sun’s energy to store heat like a greenhouse.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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The majority of the sloths died in an unheated warehouse while awaiting transfer to the still unopened Sloth World exhibit, the report said.—
Francie Ebert,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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During Chicago’s bitter winter of 2013-2014, the Humboldt Park Lagoon froze over, and snow piled on top of the thick layer of ice, plunging vegetation into a deadly darkness.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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But Sun’s love affair with the Trumps turned into a bitter breakup in September after World Liberty Financial froze Sun’s tokens, preventing him from selling his tranche, which is now worth around $240 million at current market prices.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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Choose from clear and frosted styles.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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Outside, the cake is frosted in creamy buttercream flavored with lemon and orange.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Refrigerated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refrigerated. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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