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
Fresh celery juice can be kept refrigerated and covered for three to four days.
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Hannah Coakley, Verywell Health, 30 Dec. 2025
This step can be prepared in advance, and the stock can be cooled and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
If not using immediately, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Dec. 2025
Stir in fresh parsley, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 days.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025
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Hannah Coakley, Verywell Health, 30 Dec. 2025
This step can be prepared in advance, and the stock can be cooled and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
If not using immediately, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Dec. 2025
Stir in fresh parsley, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 days.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refrigerate
Verb
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Applying too late leaves plants vulnerable to freezing temperatures.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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These cuts mean reducing supply budgets in most departments, delaying the purchase of new math curriculum and Chromebooks, freezing hiring for nonclassroom positions and canceling contract agreements that will not disrupt operations.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Carefully add the liquids and stir for about 10 seconds to combine and begin to chill.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
10 Jan. 2026
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Adding a splash of ice water and chilling the dough helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven, resulting in the perfect texture.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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For example, natural light changes from warm and dim in the morning, to cool and bright at midday, and golden in late afternoons.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Researchers are also studying ways to cool the most endangered parts of the reef, like spraying salt water into clouds to deflect sunlight.—
Susan Casey,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Refrigerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refrigerate. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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