perishable

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Recent Examples of perishable That leaves Oakland concerned that tariff retaliation would directly impact its top export destinations — Japan, Taiwan, China and South Korea — and could significantly erode California’s market share for perishable and high-value commodities. Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2025 Left behind are parts of a reactor and big plastic containers of liquid meth, along with piles of perishable food, water and even a pair of jeans — signs that they’d been camped up in this area for several days. Isobel Yeung, CNN Money, 2 May 2025 These features are essential for managing perishable goods and ensuring safety standards are met. Shiv Kaushik, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025 Refrigerating perishable food and leftovers within two hours. Jenna Anderson, Health, 23 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for perishable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perishable
Adjective
  • In the span of a week, the U.S. shifted from the brink of global conflict to a fragile ceasefire.
    Sharyl Attkisson, Baltimore Sun, 27 June 2025
  • This admission comes amid escalating tensions and a fragile ceasefire following deadly clashes between Iran and Israel.
    Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
Adjective
  • American military and diplomatic outposts across the globe are on high alert after a U.S. bombing raid on Saturday struck three of Iran’s most sensitive nuclear facilities, prompting vows of retaliation from Tehran and raising fears of a widening regional war.
    Nik Popli, Time, 23 June 2025
  • Rochester recommends baby shampoo to get your hair and makeup brushes grease-free and without any additives that may irritate sensitive face skin.
    Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 23 June 2025
Adjective
  • Birthday party etiquette can be a delicate balance.
    Melissa Willets, Parents, 21 June 2025
  • If regular Jenga is like performing delicate surgery, this extra large version from a different company is like performing a dangerous game of minesweeper.
    Parker Hall, Wired News, 21 June 2025
Adjective
  • Vulnerability: Dependence on encryption methods makes our personal information susceptible to quantum attacks.
    Jackie Shoback, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
  • Justin Strnad played a ton last year and mostly held up well, but relying on him and Cody Barton for a big chunk of last year after Singleton tore his ACL is part of what made the Broncos more susceptible in the middle of the field as the season went along.
    Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 26 June 2025
Adjective
  • Critics argue that these immigration raids instill fear in vulnerable communities and may infringe on constitutional protections against unreasonable searches and seizures.
    Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
  • Now Congress is threatening these laws, which will leave hundreds of millions of Americans vulnerable to AI harm by abolishing those state law protections.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 23 June 2025

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“Perishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perishable. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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