as in devices
an article intended for use in work
participants in the class must supply their own writing utensils
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Recent Examples of utensils
To prevent your prized walnut chopping board and other wooden utensils from drying out too much, store them in an upright, open ceramic crock or wall rack, away from direct heat.
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Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 2 Apr. 2026
Chemicals are required to be stored away from all food and utensils.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Not to be dramatic, but no glass/ceramic utensils or straws.
—Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The set comes with multiple saucepans and frying pans, plus four utensils, and each piece of cookware is made of high-grade aluminum with a nonstick ceramic coating.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
School staff should be trained on cross contact protocols and ensure all eating utensils are properly stored and washed to prevent contact with potential allergens that could trigger a reaction when used by a child with an allergy.
—Dr. Sonja O'Leary, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
The restaurant is bright inside, decorated with leather seating, wooden tables complete with utensils and napkins in mason jars.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
The funding was unveiled earlier this month as part of a sustainability program started two years ago for restaurant operators to replace their utensils with reusable tableware.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
—Staff Reports, Florida Times-Union, 24 Mar. 2026
Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 2 Apr. 2026
Chemicals are required to be stored away from all food and utensils.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Not to be dramatic, but no glass/ceramic utensils or straws.
—Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The set comes with multiple saucepans and frying pans, plus four utensils, and each piece of cookware is made of high-grade aluminum with a nonstick ceramic coating.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
School staff should be trained on cross contact protocols and ensure all eating utensils are properly stored and washed to prevent contact with potential allergens that could trigger a reaction when used by a child with an allergy.
—Dr. Sonja O'Leary, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
The restaurant is bright inside, decorated with leather seating, wooden tables complete with utensils and napkins in mason jars.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
The funding was unveiled earlier this month as part of a sustainability program started two years ago for restaurant operators to replace their utensils with reusable tableware.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
—Staff Reports, Florida Times-Union, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for utensils
Noun
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Other options, such as red light therapy caps, are non-invasive devices that use low-level light therapy to stimulate hair follicles and increase density.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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Reviewing those can determine if more specific devices are covered by Cinch’s plans.—
Caroline Ernst,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2026
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This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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The supplies include rope/cord, saw/cutting tools, police scanner, hair nets, medical gloves and more.—
April 8,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Watches are time-telling instruments, but more important, storytelling instruments.—
Adam Erace,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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The mission will carry a suite of instruments, the Lunar Vulkan Imaging and Spectroscopy Explorer (Lunar-VISE).—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Utensils.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utensils. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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