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
While in court, Finn was concurrently charged with two counts of shoplifting, theft at a dwelling and possession of methamphetamine utensils, according to The Press.
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Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Even the smallest cabin, Clunie, has a kitchen area with a stovetop, microwave, and fridge; it’s also outfitted with basic kitchen utensils and Wi-Fi.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Improper storage of clean utensils.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
To-go containers by the office were stored with the food contact sides facing up, as were spoons and forks inside the utensils holder by the front prep line.
—Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
If there’s a team meal one night, Monken is there to make sure there are no wayward plates or utensils left out.
—Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
How about plates, glasses, and utensils?
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
There are also extra-wide waist pockets that can fit a variety of cooking utensils, from a bench scraper to tasting spoons.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
No need to shop for gear ahead of your visit as tents, cooking utensils, sleeping bags and more will be awaiting your arrival.
—Lynn O'Rourke Hayes, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Even the smallest cabin, Clunie, has a kitchen area with a stovetop, microwave, and fridge; it’s also outfitted with basic kitchen utensils and Wi-Fi.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Improper storage of clean utensils.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
To-go containers by the office were stored with the food contact sides facing up, as were spoons and forks inside the utensils holder by the front prep line.
—Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
If there’s a team meal one night, Monken is there to make sure there are no wayward plates or utensils left out.
—Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
How about plates, glasses, and utensils?
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
There are also extra-wide waist pockets that can fit a variety of cooking utensils, from a bench scraper to tasting spoons.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
No need to shop for gear ahead of your visit as tents, cooking utensils, sleeping bags and more will be awaiting your arrival.
—Lynn O'Rourke Hayes, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for utensils
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As such, more will be required than a World Cup ticket, particularly because physical tickets are vulnerable to counterfeiting, while electronic devices, which may ordinarily be a way to show authentic tickets, are usually forbidden in consular buildings where interviews take place.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Nielsen’s streaming ratings cover viewing on TV sets only and don’t include minutes watched on computers or mobile devices.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
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While voting on the bill is unlikely, the provision banning software tools like virtual private networks, or VPNs, has caused concern over potential government overreach in tech spaces.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Watch this video to see how to clean your hair tools.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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NOIRLAb's mission is to enable breakthrough science with cutting-edge telescopes and instruments, as well as highlighting the human effort and infrastructure that make these discoveries possible.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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His instruments—ranging from traditional to boldly abstract—were sculpted from woods with layered histories, including timber from trees once used in the lynching of Black men.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Utensils.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utensils. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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