refrigerating

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

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Recent Examples of refrigerating Why to Plant Perennial Seeds in Fall Seed packages often include instructions for refrigerating perennial seeds for several weeks. Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
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Verb
  • The inspiration for jelly ice came from freezing tofu, which releases any water stored inside when it's thawed, much like ice.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2025
  • This means freezing methods can be applied at skin level to destroy underlying subcutaneous fat while not harming the skin.
    Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
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  • Recent renovations have prioritized natural materials, while cutting-edge heat pump systems now provide emission-free heating and cooling throughout the hotel.
    Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
  • All four sides of the building are covered by a pattern of interlocking trapezoidal pieces that serve as a sunscreen, cooling the interior.
    Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
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  • Ready to dive into the bone-chilling world of The Conjuring?
    Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Armed with her signature razor-sharp wit and deadpan charm, Wednesday is also plunged into a new bone-chilling supernatural mystery.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025

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“Refrigerating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refrigerating. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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