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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
Keep refrigerated foods cold, store leftovers promptly and always check for signs of spoilage such as an off smell, mold or changes in texture. Leeann Weintraub, Oc Register, 25 July 2026 Each new shipment of sod that arrived in refrigerated trucks costs about $250,000 — and teams likely would have to replace that sod at least once during an NFL season. A.j. Perez, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026 However, frozen spinach loses only about 30% of its vitamin C compared to 75% for refrigerated spinach over the same timeframe. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 2 July 2026 In the lobby, there are grab-and-go health bowls in refrigerated vending machines, and the Refuel Bar has an impressive smoothie and shake menu. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 2026 The bacteria can survive and grow under refrigerated conditions and can spread to other foods and surfaces. Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 15 June 2026 After finishing out the year with DeCicco’s, the partners began renovating the space, adding refrigerated display cases, meat and seafood display cases and a big grill and stove. Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2026 American ingenuity soon swelled the millionaire class to include titans of tobacco, steel, banking, even refrigerated railcars. Chase Peterson-Withorn, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 This summer, Nestlé is adding three new flavorful spins on the classic chocolate chip cookie to its line of refrigerated take-and-bake cookie doughs. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
Verb
The produce should then be refrigerated as soon as possible, ideally within two hours of washing. Amber Raiken, Verywell Health, 15 July 2026 Fruits and vegetables that are cut, peeled, or cooked should be refrigerated as soon as possible, within two hours, according to the CDC. Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 13 July 2026 Opened canned food should be refrigerated in airtight containers within two hours. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 13 July 2026 An unopened jar keeps well in the pantry, though it should be refrigerated after opening. Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 8 July 2026 Leftover fruits and vegetables should be refrigerated within two hours. Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 7 July 2026 When grids fail, populations lose access to air conditioning, medical equipment, and refrigerated medication simultaneously. Jamil Wyne, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 This potato salad is best made the night before and can be kept covered and refrigerated for up to four days. Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026 Damaged or bruised portions of fruits and vegetables should be cut away, or the produce should be discarded, and produce should generally be refrigerated within two hours of purchase, per MCHD. Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refrigerated
Adjective
  • His sons grew the family’s work from their New Haven, Connecticut, bakery to supermarkets around the country with frozen bagels.
    ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
  • Completed with a touch of lactose for a creamy finish, this hard seltzer is inspired by a classic summer frozen treat.
    Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • Find more wheeled coolers to keep your summer outings stocked and chilled below, all from Amazon and starting at just $44.
    Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026
  • Generally, white and sparkling wines should be stored around 40°F to 55°F to keep them crisp and chilled for serving.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 July 2026
Adjective
  • For 20 years, Rozay has refined a larger-than-life kingpin character, one that directs drug traffic and greenlights hits while anchored in Biscayne Bay, an iced champagne bucket always within reach.
    Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 23 July 2026
  • The Holopireks found a coffee roaster, Foxen Coffee out of Monett, to use in the shop for both hot and iced beverages.
    Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
Verb
  • Schwarber, who only has five homers in 27 games since his three-homer game June 20, has cooled down.
    Matt Gelb, New York Times, 25 July 2026
  • The machines behind all that effortless output have to be cooled, and they are increasingly cooled in the places with the least to spare.
    François Candelon, Fortune, 24 July 2026
Adjective
  • To maximize their lifespan, Ford recommends keeping them in a cold place during dormancy, such as an unheated greenhouse, garage, or shed.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 14 July 2026
  • Potted plants can be brought indoors during cold snaps and stored in a cool location such as an unheated garage.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
Verb
  • The bank froze the gold after the UK – along with the US and numerous other countries – refused to recognize Maduro as the winner of Venezuela’s disputed 2018 presidential election.
    German Padinger, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • A week into the president’s second term, the White House’s Office of Management and Budget issued a memo that temporarily froze federal assistance and grants to all states, including funding that supports nursing homes and hospitals.
    Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 24 July 2026
Adjective
  • Following a complaint, the Chicago Department of Public Health inspected the popular Loop bakery on Monday, which is widely known for its banana pudding cups and pastel-frosted cupcakes.
    Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
  • Before sitting front row at the Galerie Vendôme, Lopez also showed off her complementary iridescent makeup, courtesy of a reflective light blue and lavender eyeshadow with frosted corners.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 9 July 2026

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