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adjective

as in frozen

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verb

past tense of refrigerate
as in chilled
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 refrigerated
Adjective
It is also designed to fit almost any dry van or refrigerated trailer. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026 Some refrigerated and frozen food display cases remained out of service Tuesday. — Angela Charlton, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 This means that oranges left on the kitchen counter or in a fruit bowl on your dining table won’t last as long as whole, refrigerated oranges. — Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026 How to store half-and-half Keep half-and-half refrigerated and generally follow the manufacturer’s guidance for how quickly to use it; recommendations vary by brand. — Alyse Whitney, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Sep. 2026 After dropping her kids off at school, Henderson and her neighbor, Kristy Wasson, went for a walk to retrieve bags of ice for other residents to help preserve refrigerated food. — Kate Kealey, Des Moines Register, 9 Sep. 2026 Items that need to stay refrigerated while they’re transported are often the first to see prices rise, according to David Ortega, a professor of food economics and policy at Michigan State University. — Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026 After checking in, people at Cross-Lines grab a shopping cart and walk through four aisles stocked with fresh produce, dairy, refrigerated meats, shelf-stable goods and hygiene products. — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026 When ready to use refrigerated starter, let stand at room temperature and continue with feedings twice a day. — Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2026
Verb
Heath Riles, award-winning pit master and founder of Heath Riles BBQ, tells us that the plastic packaging from the grocery store or butcher should only be used to get the meat home and keep it refrigerated, rather than hold marinating liquid. — Bianca Lambert, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2026 How to Store and Reheat This Soup Leftover butternut squash soup can be refrigerated in an airtight container for four to five days or frozen for up to three months. — Martha Stewart, 12 Oct. 2026 The burger mixture can be shaped ahead, covered tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerated overnight. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026 The affected products have a net weight of 8 ounces and are kept refrigerated. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 The dough can ferment while its baker is at work, then be shaped and refrigerated that evening. — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026 Coconut water that is not refrigerated in the store is considered shelf-stable. — Larell Scardelli, Verywell Health, 20 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refrigerated
  1. frozen
  2. chilled
  3. iced
  4. cooled
  5. unheated
  6. froze
  7. frosted
Adjective
  • Police estimate the group's total catch amounted to two pallets of frozen snow crab, or about 100 30-pound boxes of the frozen seafood.
    — Joe Brandt, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Pantry staples like flour, sugar, rice and pasta tend to be the easiest wins, along with frozen vegetables, dairy and cleaning supplies.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of frozen
Verb
  • Once the bars have chilled, this is an easy way to remove them from the pan by pulling on the sides of the foil.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Transfer to an airtight container; cover and refrigerate until well chilled.
    — Priya Krishna, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of chilled
Adjective
  • The Star had order #1640, a large iced Coach tiramisu latte with oat milk, which came with a cookie on the lid.
    — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Inside, Goodman introduced me to his wife, Anna Beth, who had set out cake and iced tea, and their golden retriever, Birdie.
    — Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of iced
Verb
  • As winds and light showers cooled the temperature from the 70s into the 60s, Boise collected more than half an inch of rain.
    — Hali Smith October 23, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Intriguingly, the pseudogap-like signature emerged even when the electrons had cooled below the temperature at which the material normally becomes superconducting.
    — Sven Badoux, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of cooled
Adjective
  • During cold snaps, bring potted plants indoors into a cool location such as an unheated garage.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026
  • But women looking for front wands have been stuck with unheated manual models or clunky sprayers.
    — Eliza Thompson, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of unheated
Verb
  • Ashby froze him with a backdoor breaking ball to make it 3-2, then Díaz attempted to check his swing but didn’t get the call, throwing up his arms in frustration.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
  • This Mexican restaurant in Clearfork is known for its brisket tacos and strong drinks – their froze with rose and vodka has a two-drink limit.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of froze
Adjective
  • High school student Bella Dubrovsky beamed proudly next to her tray of artfully frosted sugar cookies.
    — Laina Gustafson, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The interior swims in faded blues, mint greens and powdery neutrals with neoclassical moldings, offset by black lacquer, frosted glass, mosaics and polished metal.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of frosted

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