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
On Saturday morning, piles of bricks and mud were all that were left, along with blankets, cooking utensils and other personal belongings salvaged from the rubble and set into a pile.
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Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
It’s made from sturdy bamboo, fits drawers with minimum measurements of 14 by 18 inches, and is expandable to accommodate cooking utensils.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
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.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 2 Apr. 2026
Chemicals must be stored away from 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
Operators interested in the composting grant must ask for funding to buy reusable wares — drink glasses, utensils, plates — as part of the same application, according to the program qualifications.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
It’s made from sturdy bamboo, fits drawers with minimum measurements of 14 by 18 inches, and is expandable to accommodate cooking utensils.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
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.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 2 Apr. 2026
Chemicals must be stored away from 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
Operators interested in the composting grant must ask for funding to buy reusable wares — drink glasses, utensils, plates — as part of the same application, according to the program qualifications.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 27 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
Noun
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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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Grace's spaceship can be spun like a centrifuge to create artificial gravity so that scientific instruments will work properly.—
Tara Haelle,
NPR,
12 Apr. 2026
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Indeed, during their flyby, the Artemis 2 astronauts saw parts of the far side never before seen with human eyes, which are incredibly capable instruments.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Utensils.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utensils. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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