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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
Advertisement How to get rubisco at home Not long ago, Leaft sent me a refrigerated package containing seven Leaft Blades, which are ready-to-drink performance fuel shots made of rubisco. Alana Semuels, Time, 1 June 2026 It is also equipped with advanced energy-management solutions to efficiently power and ventilate refrigerated containers through 1,600 reefer plugs. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026 Allow refrigerated tomatoes to return to room temperature before eating to restore some of their flavor, says Spoonemore. Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 27 May 2026 This flavorful, weeknight-easy pizza embraces shortcut ingredients like refrigerated dough, purchased tikka masala sauce, and rotisserie chicken. Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 24 May 2026 In addition to using a rotisserie chicken from the deli, these two-bite pies also use convenient refrigerated crescent dough for an easy take on the classic dish. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 21 May 2026 Add refrigerated staples if power is available. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2026 Many refrigerated medicines spoil when the power goes out. The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Apr. 2026 Fresh items requiring refrigerated trailers necessarily cost somewhat more than dry goods. Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
Verb
Once a food is cut, peeled or cooked, it should be refrigerated within two hours, if not used right away. Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 3 June 2026 Heinz asserts that their ketchup is shelf-stable due to its natural acidity but should be refrigerated after opening to maintain its quality. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 June 2026 The cherries, nestled in their syrup, can be refrigerated for up to six months in covered jars. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 1 June 2026 The sauced spaghetti can be prepared and refrigerated up to 3 days in advance. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026 Store refrigerated in an airtight container. Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 26 May 2026 Produce must be refrigerated, phones and computers have plastic in them, packaging and many textiles n come from refined petroleum. Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 Storing and Reheating These Mushrooms Leftover sautéed mushrooms can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to four days. Martha Stewart, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refrigerated
Adjective
  • Your frozen pizza is already topped with a nice blanket of cheese, but there's no such thing as too much!
    Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
  • In the frozen food section, Deep Brands is serving Asian flavors to a diverse customer base that reflects the country, not just an Asian population, according to General Manager Kiernan Laughlin.
    Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • Delicious warm or chilled, brandied peaches make an elegant presentation served alongside vanilla ice cream or a simple vanilla cake like Lewis’ Busy Day Cake, still warm from the oven.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
  • Netflix gets chilled The streaming giant fell 3% on Tuesday, its seventh straight day in the red.
    Kavitha Shastry, CNBC, 2 June 2026
Adjective
  • Pop into Florida’s oldest bar, Palace Saloon, and try the Beach Babe iced latte from Amelia Island Coffee.
    Taryn Shorr-Mckee, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
  • Boozy, bright, and balanced, this cocktail is often described as a spiked iced sweet tea and gets its vibrant color from amaretto and orange juice.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • These were signs the women could easily read as the air cooled and their hearts sped.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
  • When cooled to an ultracold 20 Kelvin (K) (-253°C or -423F), the motor’s specialized materials lose virtually all electrical resistance.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
Adjective
  • Essentially Color designs are set with rare, exceptional gemstones that are often unique, unheated, and intensely saturated in color.
    Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
  • On this bitter, winter night G is searching for momentary shelter in B’s unheated apartment.
    Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
Verb
  • That ties with December for the highest share of homes delisted since March 2020, when the pandemic hit and the housing market froze.
    Diana Olick, CNBC, 3 June 2026
  • Coinbase froze more than $3 million in cryptocurrency assets tied to criminal networks.
    Michael Sinkewicz , Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Adjective
  • These medium candles come in a frosted jar with fragrances composed of essential oils.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
  • Chrome gives summer nails a frosted, reflective finish.
    Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 23 May 2026

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