as in fragile
likely to spoil or decay quickly; not likely to stay fresh for a long time if not eaten or used
Don't buy large amounts of perishable foods like produce before you leave for vacation.
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Recent Examples of perishable
There is a kicker in that grains and oilseeds are perishable and storage is short.
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Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
And in August, in their hometown of Philadelphia, the band hosted a second hosted a non-perishable food drive during its two shows in town.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
After serving, perishable items should be refrigerated within two hours.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
The Hornets’ contingent also packed bags of non-perishable foods to be distributed to local families.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
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Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
And in August, in their hometown of Philadelphia, the band hosted a second hosted a non-perishable food drive during its two shows in town.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
After serving, perishable items should be refrigerated within two hours.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
The Hornets’ contingent also packed bags of non-perishable foods to be distributed to local families.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perishable
Adjective
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During an appearance on Fox News Channel this week, Mamdani sidestepped a question about whether Hamas should lay down arms as part of a fragile truce that has paused the two-year Israel-Hamas war.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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Following a young woman navigating life after growing up in an orphanage, the film transforms her shrinking apartment into a dreamlike maze of memory and loss, using striking visual metaphors to explore belonging, self-worth, and the fragile hope of starting over.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This allows users to benefit from AI acceleration without exposing sensitive information.—
Ni Tao,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Oct. 2025
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Teens will need to allow their parents access and provide them with a time-sensitive QR code to complete activation.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In a frantic but delicate rescue, captured on images and video reviewed by CNN, a policeman dug away the packed earth.—
Aishwarya S. Iyer,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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Avanova Casual Tie Neck Blouse This tie-neck blouse is the perfect blend of modern and vintage with its bishop sleeves and a delicate bow tied along the collar.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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These missions are susceptible to cuts when politicians look to reduce spending.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
15 Oct. 2025
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Dogs with thick, double-layered coats tend to be more resistant to cold, while dogs with thin coats are more susceptible to cold, according to PetMD.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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This makes West Antarctica’s ice sheet the most vulnerable to collapse.—
Evan Howell,
Quanta Magazine,
20 Oct. 2025
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Factory owners expressed their dismay on social media, noting that while workplace safety had improved significantly over the past decade, unregulated factories remained vulnerable.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Perishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perishable. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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