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
Always keep your emergency kit stocked with an array of non-perishable foods.
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Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
Yet these more perishable materials present a challenge for modern archaeologists.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Once cooked, they should be handled with care like any other perishable food.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
Until those fees are paid, owners may only remove essential items such as cash, a checkbook, a driver’s license, perishable goods, medication and tools needed for work.
—Mike Stunson, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
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Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
Yet these more perishable materials present a challenge for modern archaeologists.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Once cooked, they should be handled with care like any other perishable food.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
Until those fees are paid, owners may only remove essential items such as cash, a checkbook, a driver’s license, perishable goods, medication and tools needed for work.
—Mike Stunson, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for perishable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perishable
Adjective
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Proteins, which are made up of sequences of amino acids, are more robust than ancient DNA, a fragile molecule that degrades relatively easily.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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The trouble was that the British economy was fragile—most mortgages in the UK at the time had variable rates, so raising interest rates would devastate British homeowners.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Auditors typically treat unattributable privileged actions as accountability gaps, because the framework expects sensitive operations to trace back to an accountable individual rather than an autonomous system.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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In addition, some companies and governments may pair that with quantum key cryptography, particularly for highly sensitive information.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Weightless drama brings sheer layers and kinetic textures to the forefront with drama by utilizing delicate trims and soft frill details.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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Nothing, though, is more delicate and dangerous than switching goalies.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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But these jobs are also among the most susceptible to AI displacement.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
17 May 2026
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Other recommendations from the NFL include a request for the CFTC to create a unique certification process for contracts that are related to an individual player's performance or susceptible to manipulation.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Abnormally warm waters in the Atlantic raise the risk that at least one very large, destructive hurricane will form, potentially threatening the tens of millions of people living in areas vulnerable to flooding, wind damage and coastal storm surges.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
22 May 2026
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The poorest three billion people, who contributed least to the crisis yet remain most vulnerable to its consequences, must move closer to the center of climate decision-making.—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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“Perishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perishable. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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