as in to freeze
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 refrigerate
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 8 hours.
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Saveur Editors, Saveur, 22 Jan. 2026
Serve immediately or cover again and refrigerate for up to five days.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Wegovy injection pens must be kept refrigerated, which can be a logistical challenge.
—Sean Hashmi, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Jan. 2026
How to Store Makrut Limes The best way to store Makrut fruit is to place it in a plastic bag with holes for good air circulation, then refrigerate it, says Marquez.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 16 Jan. 2026
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Saveur Editors, Saveur, 22 Jan. 2026
Serve immediately or cover again and refrigerate for up to five days.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Wegovy injection pens must be kept refrigerated, which can be a logistical challenge.
—Sean Hashmi, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Jan. 2026
How to Store Makrut Limes The best way to store Makrut fruit is to place it in a plastic bag with holes for good air circulation, then refrigerate it, says Marquez.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 16 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for refrigerate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refrigerate
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Trump said late Thursday that President Vladimir Putin had agreed to a temporary pause in targeting Kyiv and other places as the region experiences freezing temperatures that have brought widespread hardship to civilians.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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Florida freeze Extreme cold and freeze alerts were hoisted for much of the state on Friday in advance of the worst cold.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Place in separate airtight containers; chill up to 5 days.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Jan. 2026
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The point is to intimidate and chill lawful newsgathering.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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At the rear of the Icemag 3 is a near-silent fan with RGB lighting that cools the power bank down when its charging a smartphone.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Luka Doncic had 46 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers cooled off the Chicago Bulls with a 129-118 victory on Monday night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Refrigerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refrigerate. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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