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
The grocery industry is a notoriously difficult business plagued by razor-thin margins and a highly perishable inventory.
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Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Some of these states allow cottage venders to sell the kinds of perishable foods HB 26-1033 would allow.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
The Florida Farm Bill expands protections across all agricultural commodities produced in the state, as well as perishable and non-perishable products.
—George Landrith, Boston Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
After buying Whole Foods in 2017, Amazon quickly added home delivery from the organic grocer’s stores, but the company has struggled to find the right formula for stocking and delivering perishable goods from its massive network of warehouses.
—Bloomberg, Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
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Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Some of these states allow cottage venders to sell the kinds of perishable foods HB 26-1033 would allow.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
The Florida Farm Bill expands protections across all agricultural commodities produced in the state, as well as perishable and non-perishable products.
—George Landrith, Boston Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
After buying Whole Foods in 2017, Amazon quickly added home delivery from the organic grocer’s stores, but the company has struggled to find the right formula for stocking and delivering perishable goods from its massive network of warehouses.
—Bloomberg, Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perishable
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Treading a fine line in Venezuela’s power struggle The amnesty push comes against the backdrop of Venezuela’s fragile post-Maduro landscape, with the acting government under Rodríguez navigating US pressure, economic challenges and calls for stability.—
Alessandra Freitas,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Last year, thanks to a Prebys Healing Through the Arts grant, Resounding Joy brought music to 50 participants in Mama’s Kitchen’s senior nutrition program, which delivers free meals to homebound medically fragile seniors in need.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Thus, the article stressed that the Chinese navy must urgently address these risks, offering an unusually detailed proposal for a systematic crash-response plan, drawing lessons from US Navy salvage practices to improve readiness and protect sensitive technology.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Feb. 2026
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The Skechers Aero Razor harnesses the explosive benefits of superfoam while maintaining a sensitive, stable ride.—
Cory Smith,
Outside,
15 Feb. 2026
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Each of the time zones Pascal Soriot operates in has offered vivid reminders of the delicate balancing act global business leaders must perform as the world economy transforms around them.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Obama wore her delicate braids in a high ponytail, showcasing a pair of large diamond studs, while her makeup consisted of a smoky eye, pops of coral blush, and a glossy lip.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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These cows yield more milk but can be more susceptible to health problems.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Because telling Starfleet that the Furies are part Lynar, and particularly susceptible to high sonic frequencies, is just an ingenious ruse.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Affordability concerns have made Trump and Republicans politically vulnerable ahead of this year’s midterms.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Menopausal and postmenopausal women are more vulnerable to having a vitamin D deficiency because estrogen levels decline during menopause.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Perishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perishable. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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