chopstick

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Recent Examples of chopstick Still, SpaceX said progress was made during the launch when the ship's rocket booster was caught by giant mechanical arms known as chopsticks. Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 6 Mar. 2025 So, prior to today's launch, the company made some modifications to help facilitate a future Ship chopsticks catch. Mike Wall, Space.com, 30 May 2025 There were no plans to catch the booster with giant chopsticks back at the launchpad, with the company instead pushing it to its limits. Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025 Her siu mai pork dumplings, which in their edible form are a centerpiece of dim sum, can be made with personalized details like little chopsticks or a dollop of porcelain fish roe on top. Whitney Eulich, Christian Science Monitor, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chopstick
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Noun
  • As the pair came to blows and a knife was pulled, a 32-year-old good Samaritan tried to break up the fight, police said.
    Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 18 June 2025
  • Dust the pasta sheet on both sides with flour, then use a pasta cutter or sharp knife to cut dough into 1/2 -inch strips (fettuccine) or 1-inch strips (pappardelle).
    Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2025
Noun
  • Everyone wants kitchen cabinets that don't send a chill up the spine when a guest opens one in search of a spoon, and drawers where finding the right measuring cup is easy.
    Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 17 June 2025
  • Surveillance footage from the home reviewed by investigators allegedly showed the foster mother punching the toddler in the head, yanking her by her hair so violently that the child's head struck floors and furniture, hitting her with a wooden spoon and covering her mouth to silence her cries.
    Christina Coulter, People.com, 12 June 2025
Noun
  • Madison Johnson was shot multiple times and had been stabbed in the head with a carving fork, prosecutors said.
    Paloma Chavez, Miami Herald, 17 June 2025
  • Best Father's Day Dad Jokes What did the plate say to the fork?
    Jamie Fischer, Parents, 11 June 2025
Noun
  • Stir in broth, scallions, parsley, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning; cook over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced by half and zucchini is crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
    Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
  • Add 1 teaspoon simple syrup and 2 tablespoons dill pickle brine.
    Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2025
Noun
  • Here are some easy combos that contain at least 10 grams of protein: Apple slices topped with 2 tablespoons of natural peanut butter and a CHOMPS turkey stick A protein shake made with pea protein, frozen berries, and coconut water.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 23 June 2025
  • Add orange juice concentrate, orange zest, orange extract (if using), 1 tablespoon of the vanilla, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; beat on low speed until incorporated, about 1 minute.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 22 June 2025

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“Chopstick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chopstick. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

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