Synonyms of refrigerating

refrigerating

verb

present participle of refrigerate

as in freezing

to cause to lose heat

refrigerate the cake after you frost it so that the frosting doesn't melt

Synonyms & Similar Words

• freezing
• cooling
• chilling
• frosting
• ventilating
• air-conditioning
• icing
• supercooling
• quick-freezing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• heating
• warming
• baking
• boiling
• steaming
• toasting
• heat-treating
• tempering
• broiling
• microwaving

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of refrigerating

Leaving Leftovers Out Too Long One of the most common food safety mistakes is letting leftovers sit on the counter for too long before refrigerating them. — Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2026

Experts say consumers can stay safe from outbreaks by keeping up with food recalls, washing produce well, refrigerating produce properly, and monitoring symptoms linked to foodborne illnesses. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 26 Aug. 2026

How to reduce risk of cyclosporiasis Besides avoiding certain food items, people can reduce the risk of contracting cyclosporiasis with measures such as cooking fruits and vegetables and immediately refrigerating prepared produce. — Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 14 Aug. 2026

Violations included visibly spoiled, expired milk; selling homemade desserts without approval; and not refrigerating perishable foods properly. — Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 23 July 2026

The agency says people can prevent infection by thoroughly washing produce, cutting away bruised or damaged parts of fruits and vegetables and refrigerating pre-prepared or pre-cut produce. — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 13 July 2026

Storing the jar upside down before refrigerating can also help redistribute the oils more evenly. — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026

White settlers used the caves for refrigerating food, mining saltpeter, and making moonshine. — 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