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
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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Birthday party etiquette can be a delicate balance.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
21 June 2025
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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
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Immigrants are also more susceptible to invisibility as their credit file in the U.S. does not take into account their credit history in their origin country.—
Afshan Musani,
CNBC,
11 June 2025
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New research from the United Kingdom’s Royal Veterinary College also indicates that some dog breeds may be more susceptible.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 June 2025
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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
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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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