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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perishable
Adjective
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Oyun-Erdene warned before the confidence vote that a change in government could threaten Mongolia’s fragile democracy, which only started in the early 1990s after the Soviet Union collapsed.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
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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These searches help keep digital communications and sensitive information safe.—
Jeremiah Bartz,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
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The lightweight formula is fragrance-free — ideal for sensitive skin — and doubles as a primer thanks to its matte finish.—
Madison Yauger,
People.com,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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The floral motifs created a garden of light against the shimmering teal backdrop for a dramatic, yet delicate look.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Lorenza Rosé, $23 Year after year, the Lorenza team produces a rosé that's both light and delicate while still being chock-full of flavor and personality.—
Seth Eli Barlow,
Arkansas Online,
27 May 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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The Trump administration has been accused of disregarding due process protections, especially for vulnerable groups, such as the U.S.-born children of undocumented immigrants.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Without strong glutes to stabilize your pelvis and support your spine, other areas of your body are stressed and become more vulnerable to injury.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
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“Perishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perishable. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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