chopsticks

plural of chopstick

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chopsticks
Noun
  • At 10 feet, the ceiling of The Wilder’s dim drinking den is a perfect playground to practice before the event, tall enough to windmill bar spoons between his fingers, toss vodka skyward and catch bottles behind his back.
    Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
  • Awkward wooden forks and spoons have been around for years.
    Zoya Hasan, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Noun
  • Each person had three glasses and five forks and knives to help them through the night.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
  • Inside, investigators discovered guns, knives, and stacks of cash.
    Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Noun
  • Mix 2 tablespoons of baking soda and 1 tablespoon of water in a small bowl to make a thick paste, then spread it over the stain.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
  • In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of the dumpling sauce, 2 tablespoons of the salad kit dressing, 1 tablespoon mandarin orange juice, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and the ginger.
    Kate Williams, AJC.com, 11 May 2026
Noun
  • Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil, onions and 1/4 teaspoon salt to skillet and cook until onions are lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
    Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Pat chicken dry; sprinkle evenly with 1/2 tablespoon curry powder, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
    Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Chopsticks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chopsticks. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.

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