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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
The virus spreads via respiratory droplets and saliva through coughing, sneezing, talking or sharing eating utensils.
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Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2026
Plastic kitchen utensils can soften or melt onto your cast iron under high heat, says Stubblefield.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 5 Mar. 2026
That means mumps can be transmitted when an infected person coughs, sneezes, talks or shares drinks or utensils.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
The kitchen equipment, meanwhile, is located fore of the entry on a dual-slide setup with the larger unit housing the versatile dual-burner stove/griddle, sink, small drying rack/secondary worktop, and loads of storage for dishes, cooking tools and utensils.
—New Atlas, 2 Mar. 2026
Staff washed utensils, cutting boards and the three-compartment sink without sanitizer.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 27 Feb. 2026
The 22-piece set includes three fry pans, two saucepans with glass lids, a sauté pan, a stockpot, four utensils, and seven pan protectors, covering just about every kitchen need.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
Their waterways are polluted and undrinkable, yet citizens still wash their clothes and utensils in them.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
Old utensils can be crafted into homemade plant labels.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2026
Plastic kitchen utensils can soften or melt onto your cast iron under high heat, says Stubblefield.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 5 Mar. 2026
That means mumps can be transmitted when an infected person coughs, sneezes, talks or shares drinks or utensils.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
The kitchen equipment, meanwhile, is located fore of the entry on a dual-slide setup with the larger unit housing the versatile dual-burner stove/griddle, sink, small drying rack/secondary worktop, and loads of storage for dishes, cooking tools and utensils.
—New Atlas, 2 Mar. 2026
Staff washed utensils, cutting boards and the three-compartment sink without sanitizer.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 27 Feb. 2026
The 22-piece set includes three fry pans, two saucepans with glass lids, a sauté pan, a stockpot, four utensils, and seven pan protectors, covering just about every kitchen need.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
Their waterways are polluted and undrinkable, yet citizens still wash their clothes and utensils in them.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
Old utensils can be crafted into homemade plant labels.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for utensils
Noun
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The Natives in his book are largely presented as plot devices, not flesh-and-blood individuals.—
Carolina A. Miranda,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2026
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The New York Times reported Wednesday that Kennedy wrote a letter to universities in January suggesting 71 topics, including food allergies, dietary supplements, wearable devices, composting and crop rotation.—
Berkeley Lovelace Jr,
NBC news,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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According to the firm, portable counter-UAV solutions, such as laser dazzlers, are seen as promising tools for protecting military forces and critical infrastructure.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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This may stop Grammarly from reintroducing the feature or similar tools in the future.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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On this episode, Vlad returns to talk about where things stand, and all of the company's new efforts to give retail traders even more instruments to use.—
Joe Weisenthal,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Money raised goes to scholarships, student services, and equipment, instruments, and technology.—
Joe Dwinell,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Utensils.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utensils. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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