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
Storing the jar upside down before refrigerating can also help redistribute the oils more evenly.
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Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
1 July 2026
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
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
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
1 July 2026
White settlers used the caves for refrigerating food, mining saltpeter, and making moonshine.
—
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
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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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that cooling centers would be open across the city due to the high temperatures.
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Shoppers can save up to 57 percent on breezy summer sundresses, comfy flip-flops, cooling bedding, and more, including picks from top brands like Laneige and Madewell.
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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 6 Jul. 2026.
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