as in freezing
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 refrigerating
White settlers used the caves for refrigerating food, mining saltpeter, and making moonshine.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
Scoop it after it was done refrigerating and then rolled it in confectioner sugar and baked them.
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Emily Elias,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 June 2026
Avoid refrigerating tomatoes that are not fully ripe because cold temperatures can affect the texture and flavor.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
27 May 2026
That often means refrigerating them to ensure the microorganisms stay alive and the product doesn’t spoil.
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Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn,
Health,
15 May 2026
Research opens a channel, but more is needed Since refrigerating people wasn’t a viable treatment, chemists and pharmacologists needed to create a small molecule that could replicate what happened in the cold.
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Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
Another amendment Senate Democrats proposed was that if a homeowner could provide medical proof that the utility is medically necessary, like refrigerating medication, then a utility company can’t shut down the service, Pol said.
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Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
Scoop it after it was done refrigerating and then rolled it in confectioner sugar and baked them.
—
Emily Elias,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 June 2026
Avoid refrigerating tomatoes that are not fully ripe because cold temperatures can affect the texture and flavor.
—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
27 May 2026
That often means refrigerating them to ensure the microorganisms stay alive and the product doesn’t spoil.
—
Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn,
Health,
15 May 2026
Research opens a channel, but more is needed Since refrigerating people wasn’t a viable treatment, chemists and pharmacologists needed to create a small molecule that could replicate what happened in the cold.
—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
Another amendment Senate Democrats proposed was that if a homeowner could provide medical proof that the utility is medically necessary, like refrigerating medication, then a utility company can’t shut down the service, Pol said.
—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refrigerating
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On Tuesday the team—which includes nine specialists across medicine, performance and psychology—could have an array of ice bags, cold towels, freezing vests and even cooling overshoes at their disposal.
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There is no shortage of policy proposals for reducing college costs, ranging from freezing tuition to canceling student debt.
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For this year's 55th annual Pride Parade on Sunday, organizers were prepared, with six cooling buses stationed along the parade route.
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Lauryn enjoyed the performance from her seat, singing along and cooling herself off with an electronic fan.
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Great for running errands, chilling on the couch, or curling up on a redeye flight, this sporty set can do it all.
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The good news is that many of these risks are preventable with simple habits like cleaning, separating raw foods, cooking thoroughly, and chilling foods promptly.
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“Refrigerating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refrigerating. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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