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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When water freezes, these impurities solidify and block the straight path of light through the ice.
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When a delinquent account turns into a court judgment, a creditor can pursue a bank levy that freezes the account where those benefits land.
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But that hasn’t entirely quelled fears that the boom is just setting investors up for a bust when spending cools, a dynamic that has played out in past semiconductor cycles, which have been particularly painful for memory-chip makers.
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Unlike traditional fans, this innovative device cools by applying a plate to the back of the neck and spine, discreetly moving warm air away via a vent.
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This nifty side table chills beverages for hours while doubling as a convenient spot to set down drinks or snacks.
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The current crisis in Iran has sent memories bubbling to the surface for the collective, and chills down the spines of viewers.
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“Refrigerates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refrigerates. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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