How to Use utensil in a Sentence
utensil
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The spork might still be the best camp utensil of all time.
—Editors Of Men's Health, Men's Health, 12 July 2022
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Ditch the utensils and tear that bird apart with your hands.
—Chuck Blount, ExpressNews.com, 26 Aug. 2019
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Straws and utensils are agave-based, and the drink cups are made of bamboo.
—Erin Booke, Dallas News, 25 July 2023
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And must make sure the utensils are placed in the order they will be used.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 3 Aug. 2024
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Meanwhile, Smith set up the tables, the linens, the utensils.
—Jon Blau, Indianapolis Star, 18 Mar. 2020
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Straws won’t be the first or last utensil to fall out of favor.
—Bee Wilson, WSJ, 13 Apr. 2018
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Place utensils in the order they will be used from the outside in.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2024
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In the kitchen, there is nary a utensil that is more unsung than a trusty knife.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Use the oil when the utensils appear dull and the last oil treatment has worn off.
—Cassie Armstrong, orlandosentinel.com, 21 Nov. 2019
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Will that plastic utensil or plate end up in the ocean?
—Letter Writers, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2019
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Make one batch, clean the utensils, then make a second.
—Francine Maroukian, Popular Mechanics, 13 Dec. 2016
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Bring a dish from one of Dorie Greenspan’s books ready to eat and with a serving utensil.
—courant.com, 5 July 2019
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But don’t worry, Hale is here to speak the gospel of this under-utilised utensil to the world.
—Lauren Le Vine, refinery29.com, 20 June 2019
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At the start of each day everyone gets one plate and one bowl and a set of utensils.
—Sunset Magazine, 2 Apr. 2020
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The utensils party and rabble-rouse and cause a ruckus.
—Katherine Larson july 16, Literary Hub, 16 July 2025
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The set includes three pots, two pans, a baking sheet, and a wealth of utensils and tools.
—Kayla Kitts, Peoplemag, 27 Nov. 2023
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The Work apron has two front pockets big enough to fit at least four utensils.
—Bryan Rogala, Outside Online, 13 July 2018
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There was a kitchen, but nothing in it: no utensils, no pans.
—Devra First, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Apr. 2018
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Treat the former student in your life to a 12-piece set that comes with kitchen utensils as well.
—Jamie Ballard, Woman's Day, 6 Mar. 2023
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At-home remedies for puffy eyes Reach for a spoon from the utensil drawer.
—Catharine Malzahn, Good Housekeeping, 29 June 2023
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The set also comes with a rack for hanging utensils and kitchen tools.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
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Grip the writing utensil between the first and middle fingers and use the thumb to hold it in place.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 31 July 2024
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Reusable plates, mugs and utensils will save you a lot of headache and trash.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
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The two-tier drying rack is big enough to store up to 14 plates, or support a mix of cups and large utensils.
—Rachel Simon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2024
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Use a funnel, like the one in this Ball utensil set ($9.99, Bed Bath & Beyond) to keep jar rims clean.
—Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2022
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Nine flies flitted about the place, three of which flew around utensils in kitchen storage.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
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The 12-piece set includes two frying pans, two saucepans with matching lids, a Dutch oven, a sauté pan, and two wooden utensils.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
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Air fryers are made with a nonstick coating, and using any kind of utensil to scrape food from this surface will damage that surface.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
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Hosts should handle the main dishes and supplies, such as meats, plates, utensils and more.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 25 Dec. 2025
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Some even licked the spoon before tucking the utensil in for the night, making their family members do the same.
—Katrina Donham, Parents, 25 Dec. 2025
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