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
One was in a utensils container above that triple sink.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
The robot was captured on video at the Haidilao location approaching a table before pounding on it, then knocking over utensils and food in front of customers.
—Isabel Yip, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
Discoveries made during previous excavations of the wreck site include fragments of utensils, fragments of the external copper plating once attached to the ship's hull and a clay slab that officials say likely helped with some kind of insulation.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Chemicals are never to be stored near food or utensils.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Kitchen procedures now often require dedicated preparation areas, clean utensils, and an easy-to-follow system for labeling ingredients, especially the major allergens, such as milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, nuts, wheat, soybeans, and other ingredients.
—K. H. Koehler, Ascend Agency, 18 Mar. 2026
House Bill 5524 would prohibit restaurants and other food service businesses from using polystyrene, commonly known as Styrofoam, for takeout, while also limiting items like utensils, napkins and straws.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
While some condiments last for months or even years before opening, after opening, exposure to air, moisture, and contaminated utensils can speed up spoilage.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
The mumps virus spreads through saliva and respiratory secretions when infected people cough, sneeze, talk, or share drinks or utensils.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Mar. 2026
David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
The robot was captured on video at the Haidilao location approaching a table before pounding on it, then knocking over utensils and food in front of customers.
—Isabel Yip, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
Discoveries made during previous excavations of the wreck site include fragments of utensils, fragments of the external copper plating once attached to the ship's hull and a clay slab that officials say likely helped with some kind of insulation.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Chemicals are never to be stored near food or utensils.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Kitchen procedures now often require dedicated preparation areas, clean utensils, and an easy-to-follow system for labeling ingredients, especially the major allergens, such as milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, nuts, wheat, soybeans, and other ingredients.
—K. H. Koehler, Ascend Agency, 18 Mar. 2026
House Bill 5524 would prohibit restaurants and other food service businesses from using polystyrene, commonly known as Styrofoam, for takeout, while also limiting items like utensils, napkins and straws.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
While some condiments last for months or even years before opening, after opening, exposure to air, moisture, and contaminated utensils can speed up spoilage.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
The mumps virus spreads through saliva and respiratory secretions when infected people cough, sneeze, talk, or share drinks or utensils.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for utensils
Noun
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Indeed, Hamilton says that in her experience, most runners, when left to their own devices, do all of their easy runs at a faster-than-necessary pace.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
20 Mar. 2026
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Later, O’Brien touted a fake company tasked with reformatting movies for smaller and smaller handheld devices, but the joke missed the mark.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These tools promise new creative options.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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PwC is retraining staff in AI and launching AI tools; its Big Four rivals are doing likewise.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There is a recollection about how someone was brought in behind the young women’s back to tune the instruments, only to have to de-tune them back to what the ladies were used to when the subsequent tone sounded completely foreign to their ears.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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Exhibits over the years have showcased a heady array of musical instruments and equipment, from guitars, pianos, accordions and reed instruments to synthesizers, theremins, foot pedals, a Harpejji (a 24-string cross between a piano and a guitar) and much more.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Utensils.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utensils. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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