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utensils

noun

plural of utensil
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 This station’s generous surface and prep areas include three side tables, a steel mesh shelf, cup holders, and an adjustable pole for hanging a lantern or keeping cooking utensils close by. — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2026 Plus, the dishwasher-safe utensils have ergonomic wooden handles and silicone tips that can withstand up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit. — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2026 Hydropower supplies more than 90 percent of local electricity, single-use plastic bags and utensils are banned, and the city nearly doubles the national recycling average. — Abigail Bliss, Denver Post, 5 Sep. 2026 There’s also a zippered interior mesh pocket to hold utensils or other loose items. — Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2026 As a bladesmith and knifemaker, Diakopoulos makes all kinds of cutting utensils, leather knives, paring knives, kitchen knives and chisels. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2026 From spatulas, spoons, and salad forks to tongs, ladles, and measuring cups, shop our favorite plastic-free kitchen utensils below for carefree cooking. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026 In 2016, a hotel on the canyon's rim that offers luxury dining and boasts about its history hosting presidents was forced to reduce dishwashing and use paper plates and plastic utensils. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026 Airstreams come with a sink, mini-fridge, microwave, cooking utensils, and ceramic dishware; the cabins add a stovetop (and some even a full-size fridge); and the tents don’t have a microwave or sink. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026
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  1. devices
  2. tools
  3. instruments
Noun
  • Based on the novel by Daniel Pinkwater, Lizard Music follows a boy (Leber) left to his own devices who stumbles upon a secret late-night broadcast of lizards playing otherworldly music — a hidden door to the extraordinary then swinging open.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Anyone using their phone during the set will be escorted out of the venue, and if needed, devices can be unlocked and used in special areas of each venue.
    — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of devices
Noun
  • Those inspection tools can help manufacturers identify internal issues before propulsion hardware reaches later production stages.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Many companies now rely on AI screening tools that filter applications based on keywords rather than real qualifications.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of tools
Noun
  • The 15-track King of Having Fun is a stark departure from the rest of the Medium Build catalog, which was largely created by Carpenter in makeshift studios, playing multiple instruments and cutting songs efficiently at little cost.
    — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2026
  • For now, the team hopes to work with scientists designing lunar science instruments to physically fit into RoboBall’s carry-on luggage-sized interior, while also fitting in with how RoboBall operates.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of instruments

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“Utensils.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utensils. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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