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
Have an emergency kit ready Include water, non-perishable food, medications, masks (for smoke), flashlights, batteries, important documents and a first-aid kit.
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Brandi D. Addison, Oklahoman, 22 Mar. 2026
What women and girls often lack is confidence, and Jessie Krebs is a gentle and persistent teacher of that perishable quality.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 19 Mar. 2026
Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
Denver International Airport, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas are requesting donations of items, including grocery and gas gift cards, non-perishable food, hygiene products and infant supplies.
—Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
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Brandi D. Addison, Oklahoman, 22 Mar. 2026
What women and girls often lack is confidence, and Jessie Krebs is a gentle and persistent teacher of that perishable quality.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 19 Mar. 2026
Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
Denver International Airport, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas are requesting donations of items, including grocery and gas gift cards, non-perishable food, hygiene products and infant supplies.
—Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perishable
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Hezbollah entered the war on March 2 with a barrage of missiles against Israel, breaking the fragile November 2024 ceasefire.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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DiMarco is a perfect fit as the besotted but fragile boy-man groom while Jason Leigh interjects hazy weirdness while Levine, Wilbusch, Birney, Crome and Fraser keep our suspicions about them on high.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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This wasn’t surprising, given that intelligence agencies compartmentalize information about sensitive operations.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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It is well understood in the region that could mean things like broad targeting of sensitive and highly vulnerable energy installations, something Iran has already threatened, essential for the regional and global economies, as well as hard to quickly repair and rebuild.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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Let the delicate custard shine.—
Georgeanne Brennan,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Furthermore, the data gathered by the device could be used to train humanoid robots to perform delicate tasks, such as surgery or complex manufacturing, by mimicking human finesse.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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Writers said the article emphasized findings that were subjective and susceptible to bias.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Long-term drought conditions mean that vegetation is especially susceptible to fire.—
Sarah Henry,
AZCentral.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Administration’s treatment of immigration officers as a vulnerable group rests on claims that agents now face unprecedented threats.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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Small caps, which tend to be more exposed to economic cycles and financing conditions, are particularly vulnerable in an environment of higher energy prices and tightening liquidity.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Perishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perishable. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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