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
The Crafted Market soup instructed users to keep the soup refrigerated.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
If stock is thin even after being fully refrigerated, add optional gelatin solution to stock and bring to a boil until fully dissolved, then refrigerate or freeze.
—Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Try not to overheat, as this can cause a loss of fragrance.
Allow the water to cool, then remove the petals and refrigerate the water.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 7 Apr. 2025
To increase sweetness of Hylocereus types, refrigerate them before consumption.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2025
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
If stock is thin even after being fully refrigerated, add optional gelatin solution to stock and bring to a boil until fully dissolved, then refrigerate or freeze.
—Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Try not to overheat, as this can cause a loss of fragrance.
Allow the water to cool, then remove the petals and refrigerate the water.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 7 Apr. 2025
To increase sweetness of Hylocereus types, refrigerate them before consumption.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refrigerate
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Where did Lucas get the freaky idea of carbon freezing Han Solo from?—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2025
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But Trump’s on-again-off-again tariffs may nevertheless be pushing households and businesses to alter their spending and freeze plans for long-term investment because of how quickly conditions can change, sometimes seemingly by the hour.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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And just days ago, the FBI arrested Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan in a blatant effort to chill and intimidate.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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His across-the-board tariffs have halted a decades-long march toward free trade and open markets, driving up prices, paralyzing investors, chilling consumers and triggering a dangerous trade war with China.—
Mark Landler,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Watch the video above to learn how to cool off plants and keep your garden healthy.—
Maryal Miller Carter,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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There are three fan settings to keep you cool, as well: fan mode for direct cooling, breeze mode to mimic a light breeze, and backward airflow mode to purify and humidify without cooling.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Refrigerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refrigerate. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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