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
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.
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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
The set comes with a saucepan, stockpot, skillet, and sauté pan, all with matching lids accented with gold, plus two silicone serving utensils.
—Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Instead, clean wood utensils or boards right away after using them in soapy lukewarm water.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 21 Feb. 2026
Larger suites have compact kitchenettes equipped with a cooktop, sink, cookware, dishes, flatware, and utensils.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
Personal items were stored above the drying utensils on the drying rack.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
february 20, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
This can happen while caring for them, sharing food or eating utensils with them, or eating food handled by them.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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
The set comes with a saucepan, stockpot, skillet, and sauté pan, all with matching lids accented with gold, plus two silicone serving utensils.
—Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Instead, clean wood utensils or boards right away after using them in soapy lukewarm water.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 21 Feb. 2026
Larger suites have compact kitchenettes equipped with a cooktop, sink, cookware, dishes, flatware, and utensils.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
Personal items were stored above the drying utensils on the drying rack.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
february 20, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
This can happen while caring for them, sharing food or eating utensils with them, or eating food handled by them.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for utensils
Noun
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That’s forcing electronics manufacturers to cut down on memory in their devices or focus on making premium products.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Some business taxes are based on a flat rate per tax period and others are based on the amount of vehicles, machines, devices or equipment used, the number of employees, square footage of the area, seating capacity, or the scale of fees collected, according to Rodriguez’s motion.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Unlike conventional pipe-inspection tools, the robot can travel up to 6 km on a single battery charge, while operating in passages only a few centimeters wide.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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Always wear safety gear when working with tools and equipment.—
Daniel Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Guided by the paths of neotropical and post-cumbia, Colombian Eblis Álvarez (Meridian Brothers) and Mexican Camilo Lara (MIS) explore and expand upon the great sonic leap that resulted when Mexican musicians transitioned from traditional instruments to synthesizers.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
27 Feb. 2026
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Its museum displays costumes, instruments, and memorabilia from its illustrious history.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Utensils.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utensils. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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