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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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Since Friday, Krause, Anderson ,and Mother Earth Foods are persuading grocery stores like Sam’s Club to redirect perishable foods from their dumpsters to Asheville’s residents.
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Jessica Wakeman, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2024
Experts say consumers won’t likely notice shortages for at least a few weeks, if the strike lasts that long, though some perishable items such as bananas could disappear from grocery stores.
—Tom Krisher, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2024
The strike will likely have an almost immediate impact on supplies of perishable imports like bananas, for example.
—Tom Krisher, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2024
Centuries of stories circulate the former fishing village and its 12th-century Moorish castle, the guardian fortress that watched over the historic shipping port as trade ships heaved with oranges and almonds—precious perishable cargo en route to new markets.
—Kitty Finstad, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
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Jessica Wakeman, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2024
Experts say consumers won’t likely notice shortages for at least a few weeks, if the strike lasts that long, though some perishable items such as bananas could disappear from grocery stores.
—Tom Krisher, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2024
The strike will likely have an almost immediate impact on supplies of perishable imports like bananas, for example.
—Tom Krisher, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2024
Centuries of stories circulate the former fishing village and its 12th-century Moorish castle, the guardian fortress that watched over the historic shipping port as trade ships heaved with oranges and almonds—precious perishable cargo en route to new markets.
—Kitty Finstad, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perishable
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But limited data and the fragile condition of the fossils make a detailed comparison difficult, officials said.Peter Guo, NBC News, 24 Oct. 2024
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The strike costs Boeing $1 billion a month, according to S&P Global Ratings, and getting to a speedy conclusion is crucial for the fragile aerospace supply chain, where furloughs are already beginning.Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2024
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The latter two numbers are known to be quite sensitive to the business cycle.Harry Holzer, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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That’s because the skin inside your nostrils (known as mucosal skin) is super thin and sensitive, Dr. Shokeen explains.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 1 Nov. 2024
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But most notable is the mole, a blend of nearly 30 ingredients that result in a delicate, slightly sweet sauce with hints of plantain, sesame, and chilhuacle pepper.Caroline Tell, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Try a delicate sock (like this or this) for romantic contrast.Jane Herman, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
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This tree in particular is more susceptible to limb loss, which can cause your tree to become unbalanced or asymmetrical.Steve Bender, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
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Night people tend to face higher stress levels in their personal lives and are more susceptible to mental and emotional tolls on their well-being.Sammy Rubin, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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However, your boxwoods might be less vulnerable to severe damage, not being weakened by the earlier damage from the leaf miners and psyllids.Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 2 Nov. 2024
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Experts say Line 5 is vulnerable to future leaks and poses a risk to the livelihood of Indigenous communities, the region’s thriving wildlife and the drinking water of millions of Great Lakes residents.Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Perishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perishable. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.
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