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
Medics need perishable or controlled items like morphine.
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Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Some price increases can appear within weeks, particularly for perishable goods, says David Ortega, a food economist and professor at Michigan State University.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Have an emergency kit ready Include water, non-perishable food, medications, masks (for smoke), flashlights, batteries, important documents and a first-aid kit.
—Brandi D. Addison, Des Moines Register, 26 Mar. 2026
The airport is encouraging the donation of toiletries, baby supplies, non-perishable food and grocery/gas gift cards.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
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Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Some price increases can appear within weeks, particularly for perishable goods, says David Ortega, a food economist and professor at Michigan State University.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Have an emergency kit ready Include water, non-perishable food, medications, masks (for smoke), flashlights, batteries, important documents and a first-aid kit.
—Brandi D. Addison, Des Moines Register, 26 Mar. 2026
The airport is encouraging the donation of toiletries, baby supplies, non-perishable food and grocery/gas gift cards.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for perishable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perishable
Adjective
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The ceasefire is already fragile.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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The alignment reflects a transactional relationship in which Washington gains access to strategic resources while Caracas seeks revenue and international legitimacy during a fragile transition.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For once in his life, Sting manages to add some sensitive harmonies without trying to steal the show.—
Brett Milano,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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By connecting a phone to a computer using a USB cable, an attacker with physical access may be able to exploit the flaw during the early boot process, potentially exposing sensitive data before full security protections are enforced.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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Plus, their delicate hardware delivers an extra element of style.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
9 Apr. 2026
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Ideal for delicate loose-leaf brewing (such as gyokuro), each teapot has a small 100-to-200-milliliter capacity that prevents over-steeping and allows for rich infusions, each brew better than the last.—
Abbey Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Tomato, pepper, eggplant and tomatillo are all susceptible to the same soil pathogens.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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For example, research shows that adolescent boys are more susceptible to pressure for risk-taking behaviors than girls.—
Amy Morin,
Parents,
3 Apr. 2026
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But his Hamlet needs a stalwart supporting cast with whom to spar, and Ahmed tangles beautifully with Shakespeare veteran Timothy Spall, who plays Laertes’ father and family adviser Polonius, and Morfydd Clark as a steely but vulnerable Ophelia.—
Katie Walsh,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Fortunately, some dryers are designed specifically to limit the damage done to vulnerable hair.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Perishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perishable. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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