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
The majority of the store’s freezers are stocked with perishable foods, such as habanero peppers from Nigeria packaged in one-quart Ziploc freezer bags and sold for $5 per pack, as well as meats and vegetables shipped transatlantically from various regions across the African diaspora.
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Sughnen Yongo, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
One example Schenck points to is the ability to track perishable goods in real-time, enabling proactive interventions when potential issues arise.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
Unlike a walk-in refrigerator filled with perishable food, the bar is stocked with inventory that doesn’t go bad.
—Kim Severson, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Labor shortages would create supply-chain bottlenecks, reducing the supply of fresh and perishable meat products.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Sughnen Yongo, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
One example Schenck points to is the ability to track perishable goods in real-time, enabling proactive interventions when potential issues arise.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
Unlike a walk-in refrigerator filled with perishable food, the bar is stocked with inventory that doesn’t go bad.
—Kim Severson, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Labor shortages would create supply-chain bottlenecks, reducing the supply of fresh and perishable meat products.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perishable
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This refusal could lead to a crisis with both Hamas and Egypt, the key mediator, at a delicate time for the already fragile truce.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Hours before talks began, an Israeli official said the country would not withdraw from a strategic corridor in the Gaza Strip as called for under the cease-fire, a refusal that could severely complicate negotiations with Hamas and key mediator Egypt at a sensitive moment for the fragile truce.—
Mohammad Jahjouh,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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Many fractional leaders work across industries or sign non-compete agreements to avoid working with direct competitors, but companies must establish clear expectations to protect sensitive information.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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This question asks for personal sensitive information that is protected by privacy laws.—
Terry Parris Jr.,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Pieces include a sleeveless tartan top with pockets that could be mistaken for a gigantic scarf; delicate skirts in the style of a sarong wrap, and long-sleeve mesh T-shirts.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
WWD,
21 Feb. 2025
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There's actually a bevy of shine-boosting, ultra-nourishing oils on the market that deliver amazing results to delicate strands.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
21 Feb. 2025
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Pros: Flower buds are not susceptible to winter damage.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2025
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Stock prices are susceptible to factors outside of the price of gold, like management decisions and broad market trends.—
Nathan Mahr,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Feb. 2025
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Arsenal lacked urgency in possession, and were uncharacteristically vulnerable in defence.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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Zelensky has expressed fear that Trump pushing a quick resolution would result in Ukraine losing territory and being left vulnerable to future Russian aggression.—
Justin Spike and Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Perishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perishable. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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