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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
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
The prepared meal comes refrigerated and only requires reheating before serving.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
Other goods such as apples, which are harvested and then refrigerated for year-round distribution, will see less increases because shipping makes up less of their overall production costs.
—Wes Zebrowski, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
How to Store Leftovers Leftover cake can be wrapped in plastic and refrigerated for three to five days.
—Martha Stewart, 8 May 2026
Bring dough to room temperature 20 minutes if refrigerated longer than 3 hours.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
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
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
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
The bacon and vegetable mixture for the filling can be prepared and refrigerated for up to 3 days in advance.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
The prepared meal comes refrigerated and only requires reheating before serving.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
Other goods such as apples, which are harvested and then refrigerated for year-round distribution, will see less increases because shipping makes up less of their overall production costs.
—Wes Zebrowski, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
How to Store Leftovers Leftover cake can be wrapped in plastic and refrigerated for three to five days.
—Martha Stewart, 8 May 2026
Bring dough to room temperature 20 minutes if refrigerated longer than 3 hours.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refrigerated
Adjective
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Nearby, artifacts from recent history remain frozen in place.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Now, here is The Iguana driving happily to town to finally bury the frozen pets.—
Corky Carroll,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Gradually stream 1⅓ cups chilled heavy cream into bowl, tossing flour mixture constantly with a fork to distribute.—
Claire Saffitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 May 2026
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If ribs are chilled, remove and discard plastic wrap.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Cook along with us this month, but keep a glass of something iced and refreshing nearby.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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In other words, think of barn-girl blonde as summer 2026’s answer to bronde hair and an antidote to iced blonde.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Add them after the mixture has cooled so the heat doesn’t break down the scent.—
Ryan Brennan
May 13,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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After a hot start at the plate this season, Alvarez cooled significantly around mid-April.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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But the attraction had not opened by April when Inside Climate News reported animals were kept in small cages and died in an unheated warehouse run by the International Drive business, which is now not operating.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 May 2026
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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
Verb
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How the Slurpee became an American staple The Slurpee traces its roots back to the 1960s, when businessman Omar Knedlik developed a machine that partially froze soft drinks after noticing customers enjoyed semi-frozen sodas at his Dairy Queen franchise in Kansas.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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As a result, Pashinyan froze Armenia’s membership in the CSTO in February 2024.—
Mark Temnycky,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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At the end awaits the triumph of the chocolate cake — six layers, each given a soak of vermouth and evaporated milk, then frosted, ganached and punctuated by salt.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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The cupcake-frosted Neoclassical villas and grand hotels, decorated with swoopy Art Nouveau curlicues, are artifacts of the Belle Époque, left behind like parade floats by the Austro-Hungarian Empire.—
Kevin West,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2026
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“Refrigerated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refrigerated. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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