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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
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 Use a fresh, refrigerated pesto like Bear Pond Farm Premium Basil Pesto at your local grocery store for this recipe. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Verb
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 Store refrigerated for up to 3 weeks. Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refrigerated
Adjective
  • As Earth warms, an important source of methane is thawing permafrost, the permanently frozen ground found mostly in the Arctic.
    Vahe Peroomian, The Conversation, 13 July 2026
  • For the grand opening in Eagle the store offered sweet cream, chocolate, pistachio, strawberry, wild berry and frozen lemonade.
    Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 11 July 2026
Verb
  • Also make sure hot food is served piping hot, health officials say, and cold food should be kept thoroughly chilled.
    Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • After cooling, place toothpicks around perimeter of custard, then cover with plastic wrap (don’t let plastic touch custard) and keep chilled.
    Rachel Dolfi, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 July 2026
Adjective
  • The dessert chain has an expansive menu that includes cakes, crêpes, freshly made Belgium waffles, funnel cakes and hot and iced drinks.
    Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2026
  • Beverage selections are generally limited to water (flat, sparkling or infused), iced and hot tea, coffee, espresso drinks and V8.
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • Turn off the oven and leave the door closed until the oven has cooled completely.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 July 2026
  • Once your cake is baked and cooled, use the back of a piping tip to cut out tiny circles.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 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
  • While no layoffs were proposed, the city froze hiring for several positions, including animal control officer, code enforcement officer, and senior civil engineer.
    Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
  • The senator froze up while speaking with reporters in two 2023 incidents and suffered several falls, using a wheelchair at times as a precaution.
    Drew Pittock, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Adjective
  • Opt for a full frosted glass set, or sprinkle in a few accent nails.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 July 2026
  • Its headliner attraction is the Meow Wolf Las Vegas’ Omega Mart, a satirical supermarket stocked with fake products like tattooed chicken, frosted hay, leprechaun kidneys and robot milk.
    Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

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