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
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.
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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
The knowledge that executive energy is a perishable quality understandably breeds impatience with the courts.
—Time Staff, Time, 18 Apr. 2025
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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
The knowledge that executive energy is a perishable quality understandably breeds impatience with the courts.
—Time Staff, Time, 18 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for perishable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perishable
Adjective
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By the time Trump met Kim for a second summit in Hanoi, Trump’s attention had drifted from North Korea, and both men’s greed for a quick deal derailed their fragile progress.—
John Delury,
Foreign Affairs,
3 June 2025
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That’s where trust can become fragile if leaders start to chase proxies instead of performance.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Amino acids are more easily absorbed than proteins and do not damage the intestinal environment, which means even those with sensitive digestions can take them.—
MISAKI KAWATSU,
Vogue,
10 June 2025
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This principle, applied across all workloads, is instrumental for reducing the risk of unauthorized access to sensitive data.—
Ben Blanquera,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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The name angel pie gives a few of this dessert's secrets away: The crust is a super delicate meringue that's crisp on the outside but marshmallowy on the inside.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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He was diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome, had delicate surgery and was sidelined 11 months.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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Insulated pots can also provide a bit of extra protection for root systems that can be susceptible to extreme temperature swings, Vater says.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
2 June 2025
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Most aren’t susceptible to personal appeals with no payback.—
Stephen Collinson,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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Healthcare providers and community leaders must also educate patients about vaccination benefits, particularly for vulnerable groups like pregnant women and those with high exposure.—
Dr. Jerome Adams,
Time,
10 June 2025
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China’s economy remains vulnerable, though: Prices fell again, cementing fears of deflation.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
10 June 2025
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“Perishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perishable. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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