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
Demand is unpredictable; supply is often perishable; and every decision carries consequences for human lives.
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Tina Vatanka Murphy,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The results are usually as perishable as week-old bananas.
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David Remnick,
New Yorker,
23 June 2026
Canaves said Prime Day's growing focus on household staples corresponds with Amazon's increasing investment in fresh and perishable grocery items, categories that have gained traction as Amazon expands same-day delivery capabilities.
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Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
Stock up on non-perishable foods.
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Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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Tina Vatanka Murphy,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The results are usually as perishable as week-old bananas.
—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
23 June 2026
Canaves said Prime Day's growing focus on household staples corresponds with Amazon's increasing investment in fresh and perishable grocery items, categories that have gained traction as Amazon expands same-day delivery capabilities.
—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
Stock up on non-perishable foods.
—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
19 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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Rescuers then wait intently for any indication of life, using sensitive microphones or telescopic cameras or simply pressing an ear against the rubble, hoping to detect a voice, a knock or the faintest movement.
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So far, the administration has sued multiple states unsuccessfully in attempts to obtain sensitive voter-roll data to run through a federal database known as the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements, or SAVE, program.
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The chips beneath were noticeably thin, delicate but sturdy enough to retain their crunch.
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The war remains in a delicate ceasefire while both sides attempt to broker a permanent peace deal.
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However, people with weakened immune systems or certain underlying health conditions may be more susceptible to infection.
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Cooking Oils Cooking oils high in unsaturated fats, such as olive, walnut, and flaxseed oils, are among the pantry items most susceptible to heat damage.
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Key industries like agriculture, outdoor recreation, and the power grid are structurally vulnerable to water scarcity and extreme weather, exacerbated by climate change.
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The gang members and associates allegedly focused on recruiting vulnerable minor girls and young women, many of whom came from broken homes or had fallen through the foster care system, Essayli said Wednesday.
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“Perishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perishable. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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