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 Leaving Leftovers Out Too Long One of the most common food safety mistakes is letting leftovers sit on the counter for too long before refrigerating them. — Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2026 Transfer to a fresh container covered with wet towels and some ice, then refrigerate until ready to use. — Claire Wadsworth, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026 The affected products have a net weight of 8 ounces and are kept refrigerated. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 Choose firm, heavy squash with unblemished skin; store whole in a cool, dry place for up to 2 months or refrigerate for 4 days. — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for refrigerate

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As a result of the layoffs and mass cancellation of contracts in early 2025, millions of NIH websites have been effectively frozen for nearly 18 months.

— Megan Molteni, STAT, 2 Oct. 2026
Cuts are planned to come, in part, from freezing wages for public sector workers like teachers.

— Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of freeze

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Yet each of the 553 rooms still give guests the chance to maximize their downtime, thanks to plush bedding, modern bathrooms, and the option to Netflix and chill directly from the hotel television.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Trudie’s offers snow crab, three marshmallow-white claws served chilled on ice, with a bit of dijonnaise for dipping.

— Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of chill

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Just as the weather begins to cool in Kansas City, Pitbull and Lil Jon helped folks enjoy some summer fun one more time.

— Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2026
As temperatures stay seasonally high on Sunday, the festival will continue offering water bottle refilling stations and cooling areas for fans across Discovery Park.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2026

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