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refrigerate the cake after you frost it so that the frosting doesn't melt
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Recent Examples of refrigerated
Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
In a pinch, food can be placed in plastic bins or coolers and kept outside if temperatures are below 38 degrees Fahrenheit for refrigerated food or below freezing for frozen food.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
The nearly 30,000-square-foot warehouse features six loading docks, large storage areas throughout the facility and twice the amount of cooler space than previously available for refrigerated products.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026
Plan ahead for refrigerated medicines or power-dependent medical devices.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 23 Jan. 2026
After power is restored, discard any refrigerated food that was above 40 degrees for more than two hours.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Leaders waited — then waited — to issue basic shelter-in-place orders while bodies stacked up in refrigerated trucks.
—Jennifer W. Tsai, STAT, 18 Jan. 2026
Inside, the portable is set up like a mini-grocery store with shelves of canned and dry goods, produce and a refrigerated section of meats and dairy.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 13 Jan. 2026
At the same time, there are several risks, including delays and costs during customs clearance in receiving countries, storage conditions in the refrigerated container parks of ports, and local transit logistics from seaports to central warehouses.
—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
How to Store Leftover Greek Chicken Pasta Leftover pasta can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to three days.
—Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
This clam chowder can be made 2 days ahead and refrigerated, or 2 months ahead and frozen (sans clam shells).
—Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
If beer remains unopened and refrigerated, some can last about two years past the expiration date.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
The current law only allows the sale of homemade bread, jams, spices, honey, pickles, nuts, and other foods that do not need to be refrigerated.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
It can be refrigerated for 2 to 3 weeks.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026
Temperature-sensitive medication loses its effectiveness if not refrigerated and should be replaced with a new supply as soon as possible.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
Wegovy injection pens must be kept refrigerated, which can be a logistical challenge.
—Sean Hashmi, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Move refrigerated bulbs to warm sunny spots to begin growth.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
In a pinch, food can be placed in plastic bins or coolers and kept outside if temperatures are below 38 degrees Fahrenheit for refrigerated food or below freezing for frozen food.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
The nearly 30,000-square-foot warehouse features six loading docks, large storage areas throughout the facility and twice the amount of cooler space than previously available for refrigerated products.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026
Plan ahead for refrigerated medicines or power-dependent medical devices.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 23 Jan. 2026
After power is restored, discard any refrigerated food that was above 40 degrees for more than two hours.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Leaders waited — then waited — to issue basic shelter-in-place orders while bodies stacked up in refrigerated trucks.
—Jennifer W. Tsai, STAT, 18 Jan. 2026
Inside, the portable is set up like a mini-grocery store with shelves of canned and dry goods, produce and a refrigerated section of meats and dairy.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 13 Jan. 2026
At the same time, there are several risks, including delays and costs during customs clearance in receiving countries, storage conditions in the refrigerated container parks of ports, and local transit logistics from seaports to central warehouses.
—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
Refrigeration Some bladder control supplements must strictly be refrigerated or do best when they’re refrigerated, as with other supplements.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
How to Store Leftover Greek Chicken Pasta Leftover pasta can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to three days.
—Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
This clam chowder can be made 2 days ahead and refrigerated, or 2 months ahead and frozen (sans clam shells).
—Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
If beer remains unopened and refrigerated, some can last about two years past the expiration date.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
The current law only allows the sale of homemade bread, jams, spices, honey, pickles, nuts, and other foods that do not need to be refrigerated.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
It can be refrigerated for 2 to 3 weeks.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026
Temperature-sensitive medication loses its effectiveness if not refrigerated and should be replaced with a new supply as soon as possible.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
Wegovy injection pens must be kept refrigerated, which can be a logistical challenge.
—Sean Hashmi, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refrigerated
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The actual costs for things such as meat, dairy, produce, frozen foods and cleaning products were compared to the state's median household income to determine where people spend the most.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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The frozen salmon may be contaminated with Listeria, the report says, as presence of the bacteria was found in a random sample collected by the FDA.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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For some, romance means rose petals, chilled champagne and magnificent views.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
10 Feb. 2026
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The city’s outlook as a global business hub was gloomy a couple of years ago, after a tighter Chinese regulatory environment chilled IPO activity.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Baked fresh and iced in stores, these giant cookies are shamelessly rich.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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Throughout the protest, students played Spanish music, climbed mounds of iced snow to wave the flags of Latin American countries and cheered as cars honked in support.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This past offseason started hot and then slowly cooled into a generally unexciting paste.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Their experiments revealed how hydrogen interacted with silicon and oxygen in nanostructures as the metal cooled, with the ratio of hydrogen to silicon being roughly 1 to 1.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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According to a case document, those personnel described her motor home as unclean, unheated, and without a bed.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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When the plant goes dormant, move it to a safe but unheated location for the winter.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Board of Education also froze employee travel and district contracts, pending an internal investigation.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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The newspaper printed its last edition in June 2021 after police raided its office and froze its assets.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Guy Fieri has been rocking frosted spikes and a sick goatee for the better part of two decades.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Feb. 2026
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Cover leftover frosted or unfrosted rolls tightly, and store at room temperature for up to two days or in the refrigerator for up to five days.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Refrigerated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refrigerated. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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