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
White settlers used the caves for refrigerating food, mining saltpeter, and making moonshine.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
Scoop it after it was done refrigerating and then rolled it in confectioner sugar and baked them.
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Emily Elias,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 June 2026
Avoid refrigerating tomatoes that are not fully ripe because cold temperatures can affect the texture and flavor.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
27 May 2026
That often means refrigerating them to ensure the microorganisms stay alive and the product doesn’t spoil.
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Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn,
Health,
15 May 2026
Research opens a channel, but more is needed Since refrigerating people wasn’t a viable treatment, chemists and pharmacologists needed to create a small molecule that could replicate what happened in the cold.
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Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
Another amendment Senate Democrats proposed was that if a homeowner could provide medical proof that the utility is medically necessary, like refrigerating medication, then a utility company can’t shut down the service, Pol said.
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Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
Scoop it after it was done refrigerating and then rolled it in confectioner sugar and baked them.
—
Emily Elias,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 June 2026
Avoid refrigerating tomatoes that are not fully ripe because cold temperatures can affect the texture and flavor.
—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
27 May 2026
That often means refrigerating them to ensure the microorganisms stay alive and the product doesn’t spoil.
—
Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn,
Health,
15 May 2026
Research opens a channel, but more is needed Since refrigerating people wasn’t a viable treatment, chemists and pharmacologists needed to create a small molecule that could replicate what happened in the cold.
—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
Another amendment Senate Democrats proposed was that if a homeowner could provide medical proof that the utility is medically necessary, like refrigerating medication, then a utility company can’t shut down the service, Pol said.
—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refrigerating
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The global index provider extended Indonesia’s status as an emerging market after freezing the country’s stocks in its indexes in January, citing investability concerns.
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To prevent that, some operators maintain low oil flow rates, akin to dripping a faucet in freezing cold weather to avoid frozen pipes.
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This can minimize cooling efficiency by making the unit work harder to bypass the clog, cause water damage from an overflowing drain pan, and even trigger respiratory issues from mold and mildew growth.
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The Environment Monwana was built with the vision of being a leading eco-conscious lodge, with integrated renewable energy sources, highly efficient heating and cooling systems, and smart technology that would minimize its environmental footprint.
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But the effect on small businesses has been chilling, with thousands simply halting trade with the EU altogether, and still more considering it.
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Ice bags and cold towels may make players feel cooler, but experts say briefly chilling a small patch of skin does not necessarily pull much heat from the body’s core.
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“Refrigerating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refrigerating. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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