utensils

plural of utensil

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of utensils Whether magnetic-rack systems expand beyond spices and utensils into larger accessories mounted on refrigerator sides. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026 The basics of proper washing dishes and utensils — hot water and sanitizer — were lacking at a West Miami-Dade restaurant that racked up the most state inspection violations in September. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026 Wash silver serving ware and utensils with soap and water after using to keep the silver’s shine and remove acidic or sticky residue that can harm its surface. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026 And unlike other utensils with plastic or silicone handles, each tool is constructed entirely from stainless steel with an ergonomic grip. — Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2026 Chuk shows the flat shelf on top for holding the stove, the tray below for storing things like plates and utensils, and the drawer on bottom for taller and deeper wares like bowls, pots and gas canisters. — New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026 Kitchen Tools and Silverware Common kitchen utensils, such as stainless steel spatulas and serving spoons, as well as everyday silverware, are smart thrift store finds for students. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 25 Sep. 2026 The picnic set is composed of a wicker picnic basket, dining plates, soup bowls, utensils and four glasses in thermoplastic resin. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026 Be mindful that glass, alcohol and metal utensils are not allowed. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for utensils
Noun
  • Investigators are still combing through the suspects' cellphones, dashboard cameras and other devices for clues about potential links to Iran.
    — Steve Hendrix, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’s latest startup Prometheus is using AI to assist engineers in the design and manufacturing of a range of devices—from computers to automobiles to jet engines.
    — Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Working in pairs, the contestants have only basic tools and limited food.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Long’s textbook Marxism is just one of the tools O’Reilly uses to underline O’Neill’s description of The Hairy Ape as a comedy.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Precise attitude control keeps those instruments pointed at their targets as the satellites race around Earth.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The score, composed by Damon Albarn, has a rough, analog feel to it, incorporating instruments like an Indonesian angklung.
    — E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026

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“Utensils.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utensils. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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