REFRIGERATE Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

refrigerate

verb

ri-ˈfri-jə-ˌrāt

Definition of refrigerate

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 If baking less often, cover the jar of starter loosely and refrigerate 1 hour after feeding. — Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2026 Any cut watermelon needs to be covered and refrigerated immediately to prolong its freshness to the extent possible. — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 20 Aug. 2026 Sunny Broccoli Salad A Cleveland reader makes this classic potluck salad the day ahead and refrigerates the dressing and vegetables separately. — Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 20 Aug. 2026 Use the chartreuse-yellow paste right away, or refrigerate or freeze as directed in the green curry paste recipe Notes. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for refrigerate

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Sophie Richards waited five years for a diagnosis (the average is seven to 10 years), and has had four surgeries (plus freezing her eggs).

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
Iceland’s freezing temperatures typically last about five months of the year, but the government has chosen a balmy summer day for its pivotal national referendum.

— Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of freeze

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After all, the threat of punishing a school for signing a player could have the effect of chilling a market for that player and thereby harm him.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Aug. 2026
When your drink is halfway done, a server will swap out your glass for a fresh one chilled to 5 degrees.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of chill

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Transfer pan to a wire rack; let tarta cool in pan 10 minutes.

— James Martin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
If the approach can be scaled up, such systems would be ideal for cooling computer processors, using their own waste heat as a driver, or for cooling sensitive car electronics, drawing on waste heat from the drivetrain.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026

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