as in freezes
to cause to lose heat
refrigerate the cake after you frost it so that the frosting doesn't melt
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Early this year, the Danish Defense Intelligence Service assessed the risk from Russia once its Ukraine war stops or freezes in place.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025 -
Water enough to keep the roots moist but not soggy, about once every two weeks until the soil freezes.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
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While cookie cools, whisk together powdered sugar and heavy whipping cream in a small bowl until smooth.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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As the weather cools, Howoo makes for a perfectly cozy and filling dinner.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
27 Sep. 2025
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Challengers, including conservative advocacy groups, argue the law unconstitutionally chills political speech and participation.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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This kind of political pressure on broadcasters and artists chills free speech and threatens the livelihoods of thousands of working Americans.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Refrigerates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refrigerates. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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