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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In many ways, this village felt as if it was frozen in time, only a ringing clocktower bell served as a reminder of every passing hour.—
Daria Bachmann,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2025
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Amid Trump's second presidential term, James has continued her legal challenges, filing lawsuits to block the administration's efforts to end birthright citizenship and freeze federal grants, which the courts have halted.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
Verb
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Those beans are soaked overnight before being cooked and blended, placed on trays to chill for another 24 hours or so before other ingredients are added.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Churn the Ice Cream: Once chilled, pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions (typically 20-25 minutes).—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
12 May 2025
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Normally, the Fed raises rates or keeps them higher for longer to cool a hot economy and bring down inflation.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Transfer to a large bowl, and set aside to cool, about 15 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 May 2025
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“Refrigerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refrigerate. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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