utensils

plural of utensil

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of utensils Cups and bowls used as utensils to dispense food throughout kitchen. — Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026 Several scoops, utensils, knives and a rice bowl were stored in room temperature water in four containers. — Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Whether magnetic-rack systems expand beyond spices and utensils into larger accessories mounted on refrigerator sides. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026 The basics of proper washing dishes and utensils — hot water and sanitizer — were lacking at a West Miami-Dade restaurant that racked up the most state inspection violations in September. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026 Wash silver serving ware and utensils with soap and water after using to keep the silver’s shine and remove acidic or sticky residue that can harm its surface. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026 And unlike other utensils with plastic or silicone handles, each tool is constructed entirely from stainless steel with an ergonomic grip. — Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2026 Chuk shows the flat shelf on top for holding the stove, the tray below for storing things like plates and utensils, and the drawer on bottom for taller and deeper wares like bowls, pots and gas canisters. — New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026 Kitchen Tools and Silverware Common kitchen utensils, such as stainless steel spatulas and serving spoons, as well as everyday silverware, are smart thrift store finds for students. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 25 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for utensils
Noun
  • Every transformer on the grid—from the cylinders perched on utility lines to the big spiky devices at substations—trades voltage for current at a fixed ratio.
    — Alex Pasternack, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Within a day, the researcher began seeing active scanning of the simulated Plex server and eventually successful attempts to infect devices.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • In 2005, Chris and Robin Sorensen created the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, with a mission of providing first-responders with life-saving equipment, tools and education.
    — Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Mia Lerner, a 17-year-old high school senior in California and a youth body image activist, knows the toll these digital tools can take.
    — Chloe Veltman, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The synth melody is poignant through the buds, but the upper vocal harmony and some of the upper-register atmospheric instruments are slightly buried.
    — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The biotech firm offers its lab instruments to help scientists research cancer, immunology and neuroscience.
    — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026

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“Utensils.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utensils. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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