chopstick

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Recent Examples of chopstick To-go boxes, chopsticks, napkins and moist towelettes are all emblazoned with the SYC logo. Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 23 Sep. 2025 Every detail feels intentional, not just in the fresh ingredients, but in thoughtful touches like letting diners take home a handsome pair of wooden chopsticks after their meal. Bao Ong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025 On Tuesday’s flight, Starship’s 232-foot-tall Super Heavy booster, which normally returns to land in its launch tower’s giant chopstick-like catch-arms, instead targeted the Gulf of Mexico waters after lofting Starship to space. Reuters, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2025 The Starship's launch booster, which SpaceX calls Super Heavy, successfully separated from the vehicle and for only the third time, executed a return to its launch site, where it was caught in mid-air by chopstick-like arms on its launch tower. Tariq Malik, Space.com, 23 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chopstick
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chopstick
Noun
  • While a decade ago the majority of knife crime perpetrated by young people was related to gangs, this is no longer the case, James Alexander, an associate enterprise fellow in criminology at London Metropolitan University, told CNN.
    Catherine Nicholls, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Homemade knives, called shanks, are plentiful inside the prison, several inmates said.
    Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 4 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The set includes one large serving spoon and fork.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
  • The kit, which comes in four colors—matte white, desert rose, matte black, and hazy blue—comes with a chawan (bowl) with a pouring spout, a naoshi (whisk stand), a chasen (bamboo whisk), a tea tray, a stainless-steel spoon, and a sifter.
    Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Roast until carrots are fork tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
    Madalyn Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Federal prosecutors said the first victim, a 17-year-old asleep in a middle seat, woke up to see Usiripalli standing over him with the fork from the recent meal service.
    Jessica Schladebeck, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Whisk together hot water, cocoa, and remaining 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla together in a 2-cup measuring cup with a spout until sugar and cocoa are completely dissolved.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
  • While wings cook, whisk together harissa paste, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon pepper in a small saucepan.
    Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • To soak, fill the tub with warm water, a tablespoon of laundry detergent, and one-fourth cup of baking soda.
    Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Fertilize tulips when planting in the fall by adding a handful of compost and about a tablespoon of bonemeal to the hole.
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2025

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“Chopstick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chopstick. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.

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