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
As in two metal utensils shoved between the three-compartment sink and the kitchen wall.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
However, the quality of silicone utensils is much more all over the place.
—Jamie Thilman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
Overly Large or Unnecessary Cabinetry Cabinets are an excellent feature for storing dishes, pots, pans, utensils, food, and more.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
Unfortunately, these microplastics are largely present in a vast variety of our daily items, including food packaging, cutting boards, and cooking utensils.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
Think refillable bottles, cloth bags, bamboo utensils, and of course, natural cleaning supplies.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
The restaurant did not have pH testing strips to test water used for storing in-use utensils.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
After that, load your utensils into the dishwasher if possible or hand wash them thoroughly.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026
On Saturday morning, piles of bricks and mud were all that were left, along with blankets, cooking utensils and other personal belongings salvaged from the rubble and set into a pile.
—Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
However, the quality of silicone utensils is much more all over the place.
—Jamie Thilman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
Overly Large or Unnecessary Cabinetry Cabinets are an excellent feature for storing dishes, pots, pans, utensils, food, and more.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
Unfortunately, these microplastics are largely present in a vast variety of our daily items, including food packaging, cutting boards, and cooking utensils.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
Think refillable bottles, cloth bags, bamboo utensils, and of course, natural cleaning supplies.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
The restaurant did not have pH testing strips to test water used for storing in-use utensils.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
After that, load your utensils into the dishwasher if possible or hand wash them thoroughly.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026
On Saturday morning, piles of bricks and mud were all that were left, along with blankets, cooking utensils and other personal belongings salvaged from the rubble and set into a pile.
—Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for utensils
Noun
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At the start of the year, China removed a three-decade-old tax exemption on contraceptive drugs and devices.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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The suit alleged City Creek failed to reposition her every two hours in bed or her wheelchair, which is the clinical standard for people at risk of bedsores, and to promptly order devices to protect her skin.—
Jordan Rau,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Our editors are big fans of Dyson’s hair tools—and especially so for travel days.—
Charley Ward,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the company said, more than 8 million advertisers now use at least one of its generative AI creative tools, with particularly strong adoption among small and midsize advertisers.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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All 12 songs incorporate bells or bell-like instruments into their sparse mixes.—
Billie Bugara,
Pitchfork,
26 Apr. 2026
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In this high-altitude corridor, several observatories operate side by side using some of the most sophisticated instruments ever engineered.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Utensils.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utensils. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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