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
Some fresh fruits and veggies actually do fine (or even thrive) at room temperature, so refrigerating them isn’t even necessary.
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Caroline Tien, SELF, 16 Jan. 2025
Simply roll the ingredients into tortillas, place in your baking dish, and refrigerate the night before.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2025
To minimize Salmonella risk, commercial eggs in the U.S. are washed to remove bacteria and then kept refrigerated until they are sold.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 10 Jan. 2025
The fondant is ready to use, but can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Caroline Tien, SELF, 16 Jan. 2025
Simply roll the ingredients into tortillas, place in your baking dish, and refrigerate the night before.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2025
To minimize Salmonella risk, commercial eggs in the U.S. are washed to remove bacteria and then kept refrigerated until they are sold.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 10 Jan. 2025
The fondant is ready to use, but can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refrigerate
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Rogan received one of the select seats in the US Capitol Rotunda after the ceremony was moved indoors due to freezing temperatures and its capacity was drastically reduced.—
James Hibberd,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Jan. 2025
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Many Northwest Indiana school districts will shift to an e-learning day on Tuesday due to freezing temperatures and dangerous wind chills.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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The suit filed Saturday in U.S. District Court asks that a federal judge prohibit ICE, its acting head and the acting secretary of Homeland Security from conducting immigration raids in Chicago when the intention of the raids chills free speech.—
Peter Breen,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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The unresolved question hanging between him and his father has chilled their relationship.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025
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Once cooled, frost with a homemade powdered sugar glaze. Get the recipe for Taylor Swift's Chai Tea Cookies What Do Chai Cookies Taste Like? Our recipe tasters unanimously loved this recipe.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Jan. 2025
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But some economists question how much the big-ticket bills contributed to inflation, which reached a 40-year high during his time in office though has since cooled.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Refrigerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refrigerate. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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