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
Food service deals with highly perishable goods, fluctuating demand and tight delivery windows, which demands real-time adaptability and predictive analytics to minimize waste and ensure freshness.
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Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
Try to avoid easily perishable foods and anything overly pungent (like tuna or overripe bananas).
—Jessie Beck, AFAR Media, 16 Sep. 2025
In 2025, Meal Packs will be held in 24 cities, mobilizing more than 31,000 volunteers who will join together to pack more than 9,500,000 nutritious, non-perishable meals for Americans at risk of hunger in those communities.
—Matt Stone, Boston Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
There will also be specialty stores selling prepared perishable food items to-go, such as sandwiches, salads, yogurt and fruit.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
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Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
Try to avoid easily perishable foods and anything overly pungent (like tuna or overripe bananas).
—Jessie Beck, AFAR Media, 16 Sep. 2025
In 2025, Meal Packs will be held in 24 cities, mobilizing more than 31,000 volunteers who will join together to pack more than 9,500,000 nutritious, non-perishable meals for Americans at risk of hunger in those communities.
—Matt Stone, Boston Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
There will also be specialty stores selling prepared perishable food items to-go, such as sandwiches, salads, yogurt and fruit.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perishable
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The movie flattening Carrie into someone downtrodden and fragile, rather than standoffish and conflicted, makes the whole resolution feel a little too clean.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
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Acts of violence have shown how fragile coexistence can be, and how quickly fear can replace understanding.—
Muhammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Options may include topical corticosteroids or nonsteroidal immunomodulators, which are often used on sensitive areas or for long-term control.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Made without parabens, soaps or alcohols, the hypoallergenic wipes are great for all skin types, including sensitive skin.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Fed’s decision-making seems more delicate — and more divided — than it’s been in years.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Stars who also produce are in a particularly delicate bind, especially those with millions of social media followers.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Avoid using a trimmer or weed whacker close to tree trunks, as these tools may damage bark and leave fruit trees more susceptible to disease.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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In some cases, immunity from prior vaccination may have diminished over time, leaving them more susceptible if vaccine coverage falls and infections spread more widely.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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Patrick Mahomes and the reigning AFC champion Chiefs look more vulnerable than in years past and are just 2-2 entering Monday night’s game against the Jaguars.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The people who are most vulnerable to the hard-to-breathe air that comes with climate change may inadvertently be adding to the problem, new research finds.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Perishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perishable. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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