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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
It is also designed to fit almost any dry van or refrigerated trailer. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026 Some refrigerated and frozen food display cases remained out of service Tuesday. — Angela Charlton, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 This means that oranges left on the kitchen counter or in a fruit bowl on your dining table won’t last as long as whole, refrigerated oranges. — Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026 How to store half-and-half Keep half-and-half refrigerated and generally follow the manufacturer’s guidance for how quickly to use it; recommendations vary by brand. — Alyse Whitney, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Sep. 2026 After dropping her kids off at school, Henderson and her neighbor, Kristy Wasson, went for a walk to retrieve bags of ice for other residents to help preserve refrigerated food. — Kate Kealey, Des Moines Register, 9 Sep. 2026 Items that need to stay refrigerated while they’re transported are often the first to see prices rise, according to David Ortega, a professor of food economics and policy at Michigan State University. — Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026 After checking in, people at Cross-Lines grab a shopping cart and walk through four aisles stocked with fresh produce, dairy, refrigerated meats, shelf-stable goods and hygiene products. — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026 When ready to use refrigerated starter, let stand at room temperature and continue with feedings twice a day. — Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2026
Verb
The new cryo tools, which are hand-blown with special snowflakes and made with silicone stems, are meant to be refrigerated, laid on ice or run under cold water before being used in lieu of a face roller or a gua sha. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026 Heath Riles, award-winning pit master and founder of Heath Riles BBQ, tells us that the plastic packaging from the grocery store or butcher should only be used to get the meat home and keep it refrigerated, rather than hold marinating liquid. — Bianca Lambert, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2026 How to Store and Reheat This Soup Leftover butternut squash soup can be refrigerated in an airtight container for four to five days or frozen for up to three months. — Martha Stewart, 12 Oct. 2026 The burger mixture can be shaped ahead, covered tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerated overnight. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026 The affected products have a net weight of 8 ounces and are kept refrigerated. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 The dough can ferment while its baker is at work, then be shaped and refrigerated that evening. — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026 Coconut water that is not refrigerated in the store is considered shelf-stable. — Larell Scardelli, Verywell Health, 20 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refrigerated
Adjective
  • Police estimate the group's total catch amounted to two pallets of frozen snow crab, or about 100 30-pound boxes of the frozen seafood.
    — Joe Brandt, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Pantry staples like flour, sugar, rice and pasta tend to be the easiest wins, along with frozen vegetables, dairy and cleaning supplies.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The experiments then moved to Tallinn, Estonia, where the films were chilled to minus 438 degrees Fahrenheit under intense magnetic fields.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
  • High mortgage rates have chilled the housing industry, which in turn pressures demand for the paints and coatings Sherwin-Williams sells.
    — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Priced at $20 for packs of 10, the drinks come in single-serving powder sachets that are meant to be dissolved with hot water and can be served iced and/or with a choice of milk.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Niccol also said the strength of the business stems from compelling marketing behind menu innovations such as protein cold foam, its iced Refreshers, and food upgrades.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • As winds and light showers cooled the temperature from the 70s into the 60s, Boise collected more than half an inch of rain.
    — Hali Smith October 23, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Intriguingly, the pseudogap-like signature emerged even when the electrons had cooled below the temperature at which the material normally becomes superconducting.
    — Sven Badoux, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Failing to Insulate Pipes in Unheated Spaces Travis Hargrave, owner and CEO of Hargrave’s Plumbing, warns that homeowners often fail to protect pipes in the attic and other unheated spaces, which can lead to disaster once freezing temps arrive.
    — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2026
  • During cold snaps, bring potted plants indoors into a cool location such as an unheated garage.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The European Commission froze $137 billion in EU funding for Poland over concerns about the independence of Polish judges.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026
  • However, Binance and other crypto firms quickly froze some of the funds when possible.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • From here, a sliding frosted door provides access to the bathroom.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026
  • High school student Bella Dubrovsky beamed proudly next to her tray of artfully frosted sugar cookies.
    — Laina Gustafson, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Oct. 2026

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“Refrigerated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refrigerated. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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