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
Refrigerated and perishable sections in many stores went empty.
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Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Medieval coastal dwellers gathered oysters at low tide, while wealthy inland consumers would have paid a premium for shellfish, a perishable luxury, transported to their castles.
—Garritt C. Van Dyk, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 May 2025
Put these dishes—and all perishable foods—on ice at that outdoor barbecue or potluck.
—Sharon Liao, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2025
Graham said the team is there to gather perishable evidence, which will take as many days as needed.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2025
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Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Medieval coastal dwellers gathered oysters at low tide, while wealthy inland consumers would have paid a premium for shellfish, a perishable luxury, transported to their castles.
—Garritt C. Van Dyk, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 May 2025
Put these dishes—and all perishable foods—on ice at that outdoor barbecue or potluck.
—Sharon Liao, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2025
Graham said the team is there to gather perishable evidence, which will take as many days as needed.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perishable
Adjective
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These species play a crucial role in maintaining balance within the fragile ecosystem.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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At the same time, Jota’s death has brought certain things into sharp context, about how fragile life — and within that, something like a football career — can be.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Federated Learning: This privacy-preserving technique allows AI models to learn from decentralized data across games and platforms without compromising user privacy, enhancing moderation without centralizing sensitive data.—
Anees Ali Khan,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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They are also believed to degrade water quality, which can hurt sensitive organisms like freshwater mussels.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Exercising sound discretion while remaining faithful to the grantor’s wishes is a delicate balancing act that requires insight and judgment.—
Royce Ramey,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Another layer of pastry sits atop the mixture and is covered in crystal sugar, which adds a nice sweetness to contrast the tart filling, as well as a delicate crunch in each bite.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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However, this preference puts the species at risk for habitat loss as these areas are often susceptible to human disturbances, according to the study.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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Long-term effects of alcohol can also lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, liver disease and a weakened immune system that can make individuals susceptible to getting infections.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Light: Some investors worry mid-caps are more vulnerable to market volatility.—
Larry Light,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Currently, no laws require AI companies to disclose training data, leaving creators vulnerable to exploitation.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Perishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perishable. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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