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
This four-piece organizer set includes two large and two small trays with adjustable dividers to customize compartment sizes for different items, from makeup to utensils to office supplies.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Strapped to the bikes are about 80 pounds of gear, including tools, cooking utensils, sleeping bags, tents and more.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Bring a reusable thermos to your local coffee shop, which will keep your iced coffee cooler for longer while using less plastic, and pack your own utensils to avoid the plastic cutlery that comes with takeout.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 27 May 2026
While many people store their cooking utensils in drawers, just as many keep a crock out and within reach of the stove.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 22 May 2026
At least this wasn’t a flat plate, and clearly the Knicks fans are being given much better utensils.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Sharp utensils, oil buildup and dishwasher heating elements can also shorten a product’s lifespan.
—Ryan Brennan
may 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
Despite the remaining questions around silicone and microplastics, many researchers still see silicone as a better option than disposable plastics — especially for reusable products that replace single-use containers, utensils and food storage items.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
The chain’s stainless steel utensils have drawn particular attention.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Strapped to the bikes are about 80 pounds of gear, including tools, cooking utensils, sleeping bags, tents and more.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Bring a reusable thermos to your local coffee shop, which will keep your iced coffee cooler for longer while using less plastic, and pack your own utensils to avoid the plastic cutlery that comes with takeout.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 27 May 2026
While many people store their cooking utensils in drawers, just as many keep a crock out and within reach of the stove.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 22 May 2026
At least this wasn’t a flat plate, and clearly the Knicks fans are being given much better utensils.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Sharp utensils, oil buildup and dishwasher heating elements can also shorten a product’s lifespan.
—Ryan Brennan
may 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
Despite the remaining questions around silicone and microplastics, many researchers still see silicone as a better option than disposable plastics — especially for reusable products that replace single-use containers, utensils and food storage items.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
The chain’s stainless steel utensils have drawn particular attention.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for utensils
Noun
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The sources described it as a preliminary operation laying the groundwork for additional steps by installing listening devices and intelligence equipment in the area.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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That treatment gap is reviving interest in experimental blood-filtering devices that can physically remove viral particles from the bloodstream.—
Elie Dolgin,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 June 2026
Noun
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This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.—
Ryan Brennan
June 2,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Catch up on Select’s in-depth coverage of personal finance, tech and tools, wellness and more, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to stay up to date.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Across just 30 days in April, students processed about 120,000 surgical instruments, memorizing the specific cleaning requirements for the many types of clamps, scissors and other devices used to perform everything from tumor biopsies to heart transplants.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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The science payload to be landed there includes seismometers, a drill to allow emplacement of heat flow and electrical conductivity probes, and instruments to study the magnetic field and surface weathering.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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“Utensils.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utensils. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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