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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
Sean Gregory, Time, 14 Feb. 2026
The refrigerated deliveries are flexible based on your schedule and feature eco-friendly packaging.
—Trisha Easto, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Move refrigerated bulbs to warm sunny spots to begin growth.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
In a pinch, food can be placed in plastic bins or coolers and kept outside if temperatures are below 38 degrees Fahrenheit for refrigerated food or below freezing for frozen food.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
The nearly 30,000-square-foot warehouse features six loading docks, large storage areas throughout the facility and twice the amount of cooler space than previously available for refrigerated products.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026
Plan ahead for refrigerated medicines or power-dependent medical devices.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 23 Jan. 2026
After power is restored, discard any refrigerated food that was above 40 degrees for more than two hours.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Leaders waited — then waited — to issue basic shelter-in-place orders while bodies stacked up in refrigerated trucks.
—Jennifer W. Tsai, STAT, 18 Jan. 2026
Wyles Daniel, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
The Best Way To Store Opened Jam While unopened jars of jam can be safely stored in a cool, dry cupboard or pantry, opened jars should always be refrigerated.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2026
Refrigeration Some bladder control supplements must strictly be refrigerated or do best when they’re refrigerated, as with other supplements.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
How to Store Leftover Greek Chicken Pasta Leftover pasta can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to three days.
—Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
This clam chowder can be made 2 days ahead and refrigerated, or 2 months ahead and frozen (sans clam shells).
—Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
The current law only allows the sale of homemade bread, jams, spices, honey, pickles, nuts, and other foods that do not need to be refrigerated.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
It can be refrigerated for 2 to 3 weeks.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026
Temperature-sensitive medication loses its effectiveness if not refrigerated and should be replaced with a new supply as soon as possible.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
So as well as anyone, Humphries can paint a picture of an ideal Olympic run down the refrigerated track in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, in February.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 14 Feb. 2026
The refrigerated deliveries are flexible based on your schedule and feature eco-friendly packaging.
—Trisha Easto, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Move refrigerated bulbs to warm sunny spots to begin growth.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
In a pinch, food can be placed in plastic bins or coolers and kept outside if temperatures are below 38 degrees Fahrenheit for refrigerated food or below freezing for frozen food.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
The nearly 30,000-square-foot warehouse features six loading docks, large storage areas throughout the facility and twice the amount of cooler space than previously available for refrigerated products.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026
Plan ahead for refrigerated medicines or power-dependent medical devices.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 23 Jan. 2026
After power is restored, discard any refrigerated food that was above 40 degrees for more than two hours.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Leaders waited — then waited — to issue basic shelter-in-place orders while bodies stacked up in refrigerated trucks.
—Jennifer W. Tsai, STAT, 18 Jan. 2026
Verb
These are prepped and preserved in a solution and refrigerated to ensure optimal viability at the next stage of the operation.
—Wyles Daniel, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
The Best Way To Store Opened Jam While unopened jars of jam can be safely stored in a cool, dry cupboard or pantry, opened jars should always be refrigerated.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2026
Refrigeration Some bladder control supplements must strictly be refrigerated or do best when they’re refrigerated, as with other supplements.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
How to Store Leftover Greek Chicken Pasta Leftover pasta can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to three days.
—Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
This clam chowder can be made 2 days ahead and refrigerated, or 2 months ahead and frozen (sans clam shells).
—Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
The current law only allows the sale of homemade bread, jams, spices, honey, pickles, nuts, and other foods that do not need to be refrigerated.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
It can be refrigerated for 2 to 3 weeks.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026
Temperature-sensitive medication loses its effectiveness if not refrigerated and should be replaced with a new supply as soon as possible.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refrigerated
Adjective
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The actual costs for things such as meat, dairy, produce, frozen foods and cleaning products were compared to the state's median household income to determine where people spend the most.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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The frozen salmon may be contaminated with Listeria, the report says, as presence of the bacteria was found in a random sample collected by the FDA.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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Serve chilled or warm the rice pudding in a saucepan over medium-low heat, adding more milk as needed to loosen the mixture.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This Dutch Bros favorite features chocolate macadamia nut syrup with espresso and half-and-half, available hot or iced, or even blended as a Freeze.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
9 Feb. 2026
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Dunkin', famous for its donuts, unveiled its iced coffee in 1995.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Crypto/options trading activity cooled materially after the market rolled over in early October 2025, and Robinhood's Q4 results reflected that slowdown.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2026
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Once you're done, discard the water or slice of bread, and as soon as the air fryer has cooled down, wipe the interior clean.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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An unheated garage is also acceptable.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Kotting, who is also trying to absorb higher Medicare premiums and grocery prices, was hoping to keep her natural gas bills down this winter by sealing two upstairs bedrooms and leaving them unheated.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The plan froze property values for two years after the 2024 appraisal was done, meaning if the property value goes up or down based on the economic climate, the property’s value won’t actually change until the next appraisal is done in 2027.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Feb. 2026
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The prolonged low temperatures froze rivers, lakes and bays, providing some of the best ice boating conditions in decades.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The cool-toned colors typically live in the blue or neutral family, with a focus on a frosted—not bold—finish.—
Alexis Berger,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
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Many use their house name or logo on little keepsakes like custom matchboxes and those fan-favorite frosted plastic cups as well as welcome elements like the doormat, Tervis tumblers, and linens.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Refrigerated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refrigerated. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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