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
Researchers recommend refrigerating benzoyl peroxide products to limit benzene exposure, especially since some products exceeded the FDA's benzene limit.
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Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 11 Oct. 2024
Any unused portions should be refrigerated in a sealed container and discarded if not consumed within five to seven days.
—Lindsey Desoto, Rd, Health, 29 Oct. 2024
Brush half of it over the meatloaf and refrigerate the rest for later.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2024
McDonald's said its suppliers clean, slice and again clean onions before they are bagged and refrigerated.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 11 Oct. 2024
Any unused portions should be refrigerated in a sealed container and discarded if not consumed within five to seven days.
—Lindsey Desoto, Rd, Health, 29 Oct. 2024
Brush half of it over the meatloaf and refrigerate the rest for later.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2024
McDonald's said its suppliers clean, slice and again clean onions before they are bagged and refrigerated.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refrigerate
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However, Boeing refused to meet strikers’ demand to restore a company pension plan that was frozen nearly a decade ago.David Koenig, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Place them back on the baking sheet and freeze for 15 minutes to firm up the chocolate.Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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Shake gently until chilled, then strain into a chilled glass.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Just keep chilled, pour over ice (salted or unsalted rim is up to you), and garnish with a slice of lime.Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
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If that happens, the new report suggests, northern Europe could cool by about 5.4 degrees Fahrenheit in a decade.Evan Bush, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Heat pumps use that water to heat or cool a space, which is vastly more efficient than burning natural gas.Matt Simon / Grist, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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“Refrigerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refrigerate. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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