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
Unacceptable items include large or bulky items, building materials and fixtures, hazardous waste or perishable items.
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Jan. 2025
Make sure perishable food is stored away from heating vents in order to protect the quality (and tastiness) of household produce.
—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
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Jan. 2025
Make sure perishable food is stored away from heating vents in order to protect the quality (and tastiness) of household produce.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perishable
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Michigan’s situation was particularly fragile given Harbaugh’s long-running flirtations with the NFL, so perhaps Ohio State will have more time to bask in the championship afterglow.—
Austin Meek,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Nashville, in taking control of the game against the fragile Sharks, scored twice in 53 seconds midway through the second period and added three more goals in the first 8:09 of the third.—
Curtis Pashelka,
The Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2025
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Young people are particularly sensitive to their surroundings as their brains evaluate the environment to prepare them for independence.—
Yalda T. Uhls,
The Conversation,
30 Jan. 2025
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Under the policy, ICE agents were permitted to enter sensitive locations, such as schools, churches, and hospitals, only under specific circumstances.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Instead, the United States must engage in a delicate diplomatic maneuver of its own: stopping Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons without driving Tehran into Moscow’s arms.—
Nicole Grajewski,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Jan. 2025
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Need to dust delicate surfaces like lampshades or shelves without scratching?—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2025
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Although dogs appear to be less susceptible to the virus than cats, and generally experience milder symptoms, contaminated food products pose risks to canines, too.—
Emily Anthes,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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All skin is susceptible to the damage that UV rays can cause, including wrinkles, premature aging, and skin cancer, so slather yourself with a generous amount of SPF daily, and not just once.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
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Especially vulnerable time Adolescence, like early childhood, is a pivotal period for brain development.—
Yalda T. Uhls,
The Conversation,
30 Jan. 2025
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Today, Cicero remains ground zero as the most vulnerable town in Illinois during immigration raids.—
Esteban Rodriguez,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Perishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perishable. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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