utensils

plural of utensil

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Recent Examples of utensils Meanwhile, health officials urge people to take precautions, like thoroughly washing produce, kitchen prep tools and utensils, and cooking fruits and vegetables when possible. Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026 Wash all food preparation surfaces, including utensils, cutting boards and countertops, before and after use. Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 10 July 2026 There are plenty of great deals to snag, including this durable soft cooler at 50% off, a pack-and-carry fireplace at 30% off, and all kinds of outdoor kitchen utensils marked down, like this Nylon spatula, which is only $23. Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026 Clean bowls, scoops and utensils after every use This one’s easy to forget, but the FDA recommends washing and drying all feeding accessories after each use. Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026 Wash and dry bowls, scoops and measuring utensils after each use and reserve them for pet food only. Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026 Without the thumb, many everyday tasks, such as holding utensils, opening containers and, yes, picking up coins, would be much harder. Steven Lautzenheiser, The Conversation, 6 July 2026 Most norovirus outbreaks occur when people who are already infected spread the virus to others by direct means, such as through sharing food or utensils. ABC News, 2 July 2026 Many single-use plastics, such as wrappers with food debris and utensils, cannot be recycled. Vishal Vivek, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for utensils
Noun
  • Grab bars — rails attached to walls, particularly in bathrooms — help provide balance and prevent falls, preventing serious injuries, said Jim Christian, founder of the effort to push Medicare to cover the devices, Safety Bars for America.
    Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
  • Both the Russian and Chinese governments have been compromising routers for years, sometimes in prolonged tugs-of-war to wrest control of devices the other has already commandeered.
    Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026
Noun
  • Lawmakers have introduced bills to strengthen prevention programs, improve behavioral health services, regulate sober living environments and give local governments additional tools to respond to homelessness.
    Ray Bramson, Washington Post, 15 July 2026
  • This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.
    Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • The company modified the G700’s cabin to accommodate advanced instruments capable of measuring emissions while airborne.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026
  • Proceeds benefit the Music Roots Program, which offers classes and instruments free of cost to Stone County children in grade four and above.
    Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 11 July 2026

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“Utensils.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utensils. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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