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
Have an emergency kit ready Include water, non-perishable food, medications, masks (for smoke), flashlights, batteries, important documents and a first-aid kit.
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Brandi D. Addison, Des Moines Register, 26 Mar. 2026
The airport is encouraging the donation of toiletries, baby supplies, non-perishable food and grocery/gas gift cards.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
Local 142's donation drive in Honolulu, which accepts blankets, non-perishable food, personal hygiene products, and waterproof clothing.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Have an emergency kit ready Include water, non-perishable food, medications, masks (for smoke), flashlights, batteries, important documents and a first-aid kit.
—Brandi D. Addison, Oklahoman, 22 Mar. 2026
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Brandi D. Addison, Des Moines Register, 26 Mar. 2026
The airport is encouraging the donation of toiletries, baby supplies, non-perishable food and grocery/gas gift cards.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
Local 142's donation drive in Honolulu, which accepts blankets, non-perishable food, personal hygiene products, and waterproof clothing.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Have an emergency kit ready Include water, non-perishable food, medications, masks (for smoke), flashlights, batteries, important documents and a first-aid kit.
—Brandi D. Addison, Oklahoman, 22 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perishable
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Vested with the responsibility of finding havens for some of the county’s most fragile, lonely people, often without relatives or those able to care for them, Hernandez has been accused of treating them like commodities.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The joint move from Kennedy and Zeldin comes as activists from Kennedy’s MAHA movement have forged fragile political ties with the EPA but expressed frustration with lack of action on their priorities, including pesticide regulation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This wasn’t surprising, given that intelligence agencies compartmentalize information about sensitive operations.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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It is well understood in the region that could mean things like broad targeting of sensitive and highly vulnerable energy installations, something Iran has already threatened, essential for the regional and global economies, as well as hard to quickly repair and rebuild.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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The paramedic suddenly had to balance the urgency of a wartime emergency with the delicate, critical first steps of childbirth.—
Eric Mack,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Miranda's fingers are elegant, delicate as bird bones.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Writers said the article emphasized findings that were subjective and susceptible to bias.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Long-term drought conditions mean that vegetation is especially susceptible to fire.—
Sarah Henry,
AZCentral.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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On his goal, Thomas swooped into the middle lane to dust McTavish and receive a slick feed from Broberg that sent him toward a vulnerable Dostál with speed for a rising shot.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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But the memo indicates homelessness spending might not be as vulnerable to cuts as other programs because the city now has roughly $33 million in hotel tax revenue to spend each year on homelessness.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Perishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perishable. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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