refrigerates

verb

present tense third-person singular of refrigerate
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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  1. freezes
  2. cools
  3. chills
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  • When food freezes slowly, larger ice crystals have more time to form inside fruits, vegetables, meats, and prepared meals.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2026
  • That kind of front-loading also gives parents a buffer if a child freezes up, cries or needs an extra hug before heading out.
    — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of freezes
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  • The setup creates a mutually beneficial microclimate where the vegetation cools the solar panels to boost their efficiency and the panels provide shade to support plant growth.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
  • While Fresno cools into the mid-70s for the low temperatures over the next several days, some spots on the edge of both the Central Coast range and the Sierra could be stuck with overnight lows well into the 80s.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of cools
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  • Authorities say the case grew from overseas shipments flagged by customs, marking a third round of national security arrests that further chills Hong Kong’s already precarious independent book trade.
    — Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
  • This nifty side table chills beverages for hours while doubling as a convenient spot to set down drinks or snacks.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Definition of chills
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