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
Makeshift trenches with food supplies and utensils belonging to the miners were also dismantled, with clothing items left behind after the miners fled the site in Randfontein, about 25 miles west of Johannesburg.
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Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
These $5 hooks stick onto walls, windows, and tile, holding towels, cooking utensils, keys, purses, and more.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2026
The virus can spread through close contact with someone who is infected, such as by sharing food or eating utensils.
—Jasmine Mendez
follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Seal the lids tightly after using, and always use clean utensils to avoid introducing in bacteria that can cause spoilage.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Don’t drop pots or pans, and protect against metal marks from utensils or cookware.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
The parking lot has room for a handful of cars, and your meal is served in a foam container with plastic utensils and not nearly enough napkins.
—Tom Szaroleta, Florida Times-Union, 6 Mar. 2026
For the last several years, businesses have used the show to sell retailers everything from kitchen utensils to puzzles.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
The virus spreads via respiratory droplets and saliva through coughing, sneezing, talking or sharing eating utensils.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2026
Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
These $5 hooks stick onto walls, windows, and tile, holding towels, cooking utensils, keys, purses, and more.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2026
The virus can spread through close contact with someone who is infected, such as by sharing food or eating utensils.
—Jasmine Mendez
follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Seal the lids tightly after using, and always use clean utensils to avoid introducing in bacteria that can cause spoilage.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Don’t drop pots or pans, and protect against metal marks from utensils or cookware.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
The parking lot has room for a handful of cars, and your meal is served in a foam container with plastic utensils and not nearly enough napkins.
—Tom Szaroleta, Florida Times-Union, 6 Mar. 2026
For the last several years, businesses have used the show to sell retailers everything from kitchen utensils to puzzles.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
The virus spreads via respiratory droplets and saliva through coughing, sneezing, talking or sharing eating utensils.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for utensils
Noun
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New Jersey this year passed a law requiring licenses, registration and insurance for the devices following an uptick in e-bike deaths.—
Alissa Gary,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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When terror suspects’ names appear in headlines — particularly when fireworks or homemade devices are mentioned — Weimer said the response inside Phantom Fireworks is almost automatic.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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According to the firm, portable counter-UAV solutions, such as laser dazzlers, are seen as promising tools for protecting military forces and critical infrastructure.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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This may stop Grammarly from reintroducing the feature or similar tools in the future.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
12 Mar. 2026
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On this episode, Vlad returns to talk about where things stand, and all of the company's new efforts to give retail traders even more instruments to use.—
Joe Weisenthal,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Money raised goes to scholarships, student services, and equipment, instruments, and technology.—
Joe Dwinell,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Utensils.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utensils. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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