as in freezing
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 refrigerating
That means not only refrigerating your eggs, but also putting them in the right place.
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Stacey Leasca, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
For avocado slices, Ziata recommends topping them with lemon juice and olive oil, then covering them with an airtight lid or a layer of plastic wrap that's flush against the slices before refrigerating.
—Abigail Abesamis Demarest, Martha Stewart, 30 Jan. 2026
Then, give the dough a rest by refrigerating it for a couple of hours or overnight before baking.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
Cool at room temperature for no more than 1 hour before refrigerating for up to 2 weeks or freezing for up to 1 year.
—Francesca Giuliani Hoffman, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025
Stacey Leasca, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
For avocado slices, Ziata recommends topping them with lemon juice and olive oil, then covering them with an airtight lid or a layer of plastic wrap that's flush against the slices before refrigerating.
—Abigail Abesamis Demarest, Martha Stewart, 30 Jan. 2026
Then, give the dough a rest by refrigerating it for a couple of hours or overnight before baking.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
Cool at room temperature for no more than 1 hour before refrigerating for up to 2 weeks or freezing for up to 1 year.
—Francesca Giuliani Hoffman, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refrigerating
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Parts of the East Coast, including New York, Philadelphia, and Atlantic City, will briefly climb above freezing later today.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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The season typically runs from December to March, with the high alpine lakes freezing earlier in some years.—
Robert Annis,
Outside,
24 Feb. 2026
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Accuaratex Bamboo Viscose Queen Sheet Set Bamboo viscose is often considered the king of cooling fabrics, beloved for its ability to help heat dissipate and its comfortable, cool-to-touch feel.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Feb. 2026
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Winds will relax Sunday night and, under clear skies, enough cooling by Monday morning could support a brief, patchy light freeze in the low-lying spots of the Hill Country and along the Balcones Escarpment.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
22 Feb. 2026
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If the soup thickens too much after chilling, add a splash of half-and-half, milk, or broth to loosen it back to its original creamy consistency.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, the head of the vaccines arm, Vinay Prasad, has made unilateral policy changes that could limit access to certain shots, while also chilling investment in the sector.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Mercury News,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Refrigerating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refrigerating. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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