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
Clean the oven, iron the table linens and set aside platters and serving utensils.
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Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
An employee was eating on the preparation table, and there were dirty utensils and knives on the table.
—Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Sushi knives and utensils were found with organic debris, and imitation crab meat was found unrefrigerated.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 30 Oct. 2025
In-use food dispensing utensils not properly stored (falafel scooper stored in container of water on counter).
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
Thoroughly clean and sanitize any surfaces, containers, or utensils that may have come into contact with the raw eggs.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The store’s utensils, kitchenware, furniture and other equipment — no actual cheese — are being auctioned by local firm Dickensheet & Associates.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2025
How to Remove Grease from a Range Hood Before beginning the cleaning process, clear the cooktop or stove of any utensils and ensure the burners are off.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
Metal utensils, aluminum foil, and other materials should not be microwaved.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
An employee was eating on the preparation table, and there were dirty utensils and knives on the table.
—Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Sushi knives and utensils were found with organic debris, and imitation crab meat was found unrefrigerated.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 30 Oct. 2025
In-use food dispensing utensils not properly stored (falafel scooper stored in container of water on counter).
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
Thoroughly clean and sanitize any surfaces, containers, or utensils that may have come into contact with the raw eggs.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The store’s utensils, kitchenware, furniture and other equipment — no actual cheese — are being auctioned by local firm Dickensheet & Associates.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2025
How to Remove Grease from a Range Hood Before beginning the cleaning process, clear the cooktop or stove of any utensils and ensure the burners are off.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
Metal utensils, aluminum foil, and other materials should not be microwaved.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for utensils
Noun
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Since launching in 2012, Candy Crush Saga has remained one of the most popular games on mobile devices, accruing millions of daily players.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
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On the hardware side over 10+ million devices have been built around a recovery phrase by default, entrenching a market expectation in which seed phrases are the go-to recovery method, even as some vendors add alternatives.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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New data science tools are rapidly improving the speed and accuracy of detecting slight changes.—
Matthew W. Kreuter,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Despite over a century of investigation, there is still no cure, but advances in diagnostic tools, treatments and preventive strategies continue to offer hope for slowing the disease and improving quality of life for patients and caregivers.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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She was classically trained on the piano starting at age 4 and plays over 20 other instruments, including the mountain dulcimer, banjo, folk harp and balalaika, according to her bio.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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They are also equipped with Automatic Identification System (AIS) instruments to improve detection and tracking of ships.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Utensils.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utensils. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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