refrigerates

Definition of refrigeratesnext
present tense third-person singular of refrigerate
as in freezes
to cause to lose heat refrigerate the cake after you frost it so that the frosting doesn't melt

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Verb
  • Her value, as those who have followed her career in Europe will attest, is found not in elite athleticism, but in the hesitation dribble that freezes a defender, the mid-range pull-up in traffic, the pocket pass that springs a cutter before the defense can react.
    Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
  • But less than three minutes into the conversation, Earl leaps off Maslany’s lap, freezes in place and stares ahead.
    Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Verb
  • Accessorize with jewelry that cools you down.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 May 2026
  • However, such dynamos normally weaken once a world cools and its core formation ends.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
Verb
  • This nifty side table chills beverages for hours while doubling as a convenient spot to set down drinks or snacks.
    Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
  • The current crisis in Iran has sent memories bubbling to the surface for the collective, and chills down the spines of viewers.
    Chloe Shrager, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Refrigerates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refrigerates. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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