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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
That’s a system of refrigerated trucks, warehouses and transfer points used to keep the lettuce cold at every step on the way. Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026 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, 2 Aug. 2026 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
Verb
Most vaccines, including the tetanus-diphtheria jab used in the trial, must be refrigerated or frozen. Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Recipe notes This salad can be made up to one day ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container. Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2026 This is your zucchini ragu -- it can be made ahead and refrigerated. ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 The dressing can be made up to three days ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026 Zucchini bread can also be refrigerated for up to one week or frozen for up to three months. Martha Stewart, 30 July 2026 Fabian showed the spots where three tons of food had been refrigerated at their Wheaton location on Monday. Suzanne Le Mignot, CBS News, 29 July 2026 Keep the lychees refrigerated in the shell for up to two weeks. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026 When basil is refrigerated, the leaves can end up with black spots due to injury from the cold temperatures; that basil is still safe to eat. Heather Bien, The Spruce, 26 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refrigerated
Adjective
  • That’s when the team at Bacio di Latte makes its daily batches of the frozen Italian dessert.
    Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • In a recent Instagram video, Garner showed off a frozen Paloma recipe from Ina Garten’s cookbook Modern Comfort Food.
    Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Just the sight of the glasses, dewy with condensation on the outside and filled to the rim with clinking ice, nearly chilled my body.
    Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Three four-legged friends chilled along the Hudson River at the Hertz Gold Squad Hangout, clearly enjoying being petted by concert-goers taking in the music.
    Lori Majewski, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026
Adjective
  • There are orange and ube lattes, that sea-salt cheese latte that only comes iced and soft serve with coffee – a drippy, lovely affogato.
    John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • An espresso shot will take closer to a minute and a more involved drink like an iced dirty matcha takes about three minutes.
    Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • While temperatures cooled slightly on Friday, many parts of the country have seen little to no rain for weeks.
    Angela Charlton, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Tensions over the Conowingo Dam have cooled between leaders in rural Maryland counties, state officials, and dam owner Constellation Energy.
    Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 14 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Many sloths intended for display at the International Drive attraction languished and died by early this year in small cages inside an unheated warehouse.
    Rylan DiGiacomo-Rapp, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Potted plants can be brought indoors during cold snaps (freezing temperatures) and stored in a cool location such as an unheated garage.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 July 2026
Verb
  • Recently, while working on a writing project, my computer froze.
    Harvey Levine, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The plant, just outside Harare, is now fully operational, months after the government froze the export of raw minerals ahead of a complete ban next year.
    Jenny Vaughan, semafor.com, 29 July 2026
Adjective
  • The cut is a modern textured crop featuring a forward flow and frosted tips.
    Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Fort Worth’s streets were lined with restaurants serving brisket, ribs, sausage and cold beer in frosted goblets.
    Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Aug. 2026

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