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
Stock up on non-perishable foods.
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Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
Because most of the produce is highly perishable, the team acts quickly.
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Jerry Wu,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
Due to the recent storms and the power outages, some grocery stores in the Pittsburgh area were forced to throw out all their perishable food.
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Christopher Derose,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Having a supply of drinking water, non-perishable snacks, medications and other essential items readily available.
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Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
Because most of the produce is highly perishable, the team acts quickly.
—
Jerry Wu,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
Due to the recent storms and the power outages, some grocery stores in the Pittsburgh area were forced to throw out all their perishable food.
—
Christopher Derose,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Having a supply of drinking water, non-perishable snacks, medications and other essential items readily available.
—
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for perishable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perishable
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The system has long been mired in controversy, including exam paper leaks and technical failures, placing a crushing burden on students, and financial strain on families investing everything in their children for a promise that can often appear fragile.
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However, price bulls highlight a fragile US-Iran ceasefire and past IEA surplus forecasts that failed to depress prices.
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According to the text of the current agreement, the most sensitive nuclear issues are not yet agreed to on paper.
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Just last month, an attack on Canvas, a software used in schools and colleges, put thousands of students at risk by exposing sensitive information.
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To accessorize her look, Chopra Jonas opted for delicate jewelry pieces that augmented the vibrant color scheme of her attire.
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Crappies, walleyes, and panfish are usually fried, and that’s partially because their thinner, more delicate fillets benefit from a batter coating holding them together during the cooking process.
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Tomatoes are susceptible to numerous diseases and environmental challenges that can impact plant growth and fruit production.
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Wood’s career was derailed by injuries, leading to worries of hard throwers being susceptible to blowing out pitching arms.
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The set up leaves California vulnerable to the unpredictable nature of the stock market, dramatic swings in revenue and, in recent years, reliant on poor projections.
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Countries around the Caribbean Sea are vulnerable to major earthquakes because of the tectonic plates in the region.
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“Perishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perishable. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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