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
Make sure perishable food is stored away from heating vents in order to protect the quality (and tastiness) of household produce.
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Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
However, clothing is perishable and all but invisible in the archaeological record for this period, save for the needles that produced the garments.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
Shipping data gathered by e-commerce logistics provider Grip, which ships billions in merchandise across the country every year and specializes in the delivery of perishable goods, shows different shipping patterns in blue and red states.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 29 Nov. 2024
The aid, some of it perishable fruit and cooking staples, bakes and rots in the sun.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
However, clothing is perishable and all but invisible in the archaeological record for this period, save for the needles that produced the garments.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
Shipping data gathered by e-commerce logistics provider Grip, which ships billions in merchandise across the country every year and specializes in the delivery of perishable goods, shows different shipping patterns in blue and red states.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 29 Nov. 2024
The aid, some of it perishable fruit and cooking staples, bakes and rots in the sun.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for perishable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perishable
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The Chinese economy slowed in the third quarter of this year, its property market remains in a fragile state and consumer confidence hasn’t quite recovered since the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Sofia Celeste,
WWD,
10 Jan. 2025
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Watch on Deadline The result is a slickly polished slice of mainstream entertainment that portrays the city’s legal system as a precious yet fragile institution.—
James Marsh,
Deadline,
10 Jan. 2025
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The members of the panel, known as CFIUS, had similar concerns about Grindr to the ones lawmakers have about TikTok — that the app could be used to give the Chinese government access to sensitive data about Americans, including their locations and dating preferences.—
Meaghan Tobin,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Authoritarian regimes should not have unfettered access to millions of Americans’ sensitive data.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
18 Jan. 2025
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Instead of creating huge reservoirs to dam the rivers and compromise their delicate ecology, Bhutanese turbines harness their natural flow, meaning a glut of power during the sodden summers and a dearth during the parched winters.—
By Charlie Campbell/Gelephu, Bhutan,
TIME,
16 Jan. 2025
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But this transition period is a delicate moment, when the country could be caught off guard if the situation suddenly changes, says Goodman, who recommends the Biden administration share its pandemic playbook so incoming officials can game out different pandemic scenarios and assess readiness.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
16 Jan. 2025
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Consequently, consumers endure the worst of both worlds: a commodity that is susceptible to rapid price increases, lacking the infrastructure to reduce prices during periods of overproduction, all while relying on an emissions-intensive delivery system.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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Those who are susceptible to getting sick could experience some severe symptoms.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2025
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Even the most reliable income streams are vulnerable to external factors beyond your control.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Vietnamese delicacy vulnerable to overfishing In recent years, other Bathynomus species, such as B. jamesi, have become a delicacy in Vietnam, with their flesh often compared to that of lobster, according to the study.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
17 Jan. 2025
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