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
Eat your non-perishable food last.
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Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 24 Jan. 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.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
Residents should prepare an emergency kit with items like water, non-perishable food, flashlights, and a first-aid kit.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Utility companies are encouraging residents to have an emergency kit including flashlights, non-perishable food, water and first-aid supplies.
—Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice, 21 Jan. 2026
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Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 24 Jan. 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.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
Residents should prepare an emergency kit with items like water, non-perishable food, flashlights, and a first-aid kit.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Utility companies are encouraging residents to have an emergency kit including flashlights, non-perishable food, water and first-aid supplies.
—Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perishable
Adjective
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Deuterons assemble well after the 100 MeV fireball cools, explaining how fragile nuclei endure extreme conditions.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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In the latest violence rattling the fragile ceasefire, medics said two men were killed by Israeli forces in eastern Khan Younis, in an area adjacent to where the army operates.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The commission said the report overlooks other time-sensitive cases that don't require intake appointments.—
Tim McNicholas,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Cold conditions may damage or kill sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation if appropriate precautions are not taken.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Musk and SpaceX have sought to steer a delicate course in the war.—
Aamer Madhani,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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Robbie’s delicate glam was the work of Pati Dubroff.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The human brain is highly susceptible to often unproductive mind-wandering, and modern technology has only made the problem worse.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
7 Jan. 2026
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Common Pests and Diseases Like all plants, hoyas can be susceptible to pests and diseases.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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But Michael warned the new structure is vulnerable to Hamas manipulation, with the group likely to exploit any new setup.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The greatest concern is along the North Carolina Outer Banks and into the Virginia Tidewater region, where strong winds, high surf and beach erosion could lead to overwash and flooding in vulnerable coastal communities.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Perishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perishable. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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