as in tool
an article intended for use in work
participants in the class must supply their own writing utensils
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Recent Examples of utensil
For instance, its agave cutlery made from upcycled plant waste offers a durable and biodegradable alternative to traditional plastic utensils.
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Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
Pans with nonstick coatings also generally can’t handle high heat, metal utensils, and are seldom oven-safe.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 12 Mar. 2025
Before the year came to a close, the cereal utensil was repurposed once more: at the Toronto Film Festival in September, they were used as a peek-a-boo detail, hemming the black blazer that Blanchett wore like a metallic fringe.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
To prevent this, the agency recommends that people wash their hands after handling the raw product and sanitizing contact surfaces such as countertops, refrigerators, bowls or utensils.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2025
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Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
Pans with nonstick coatings also generally can’t handle high heat, metal utensils, and are seldom oven-safe.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 12 Mar. 2025
Before the year came to a close, the cereal utensil was repurposed once more: at the Toronto Film Festival in September, they were used as a peek-a-boo detail, hemming the black blazer that Blanchett wore like a metallic fringe.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
To prevent this, the agency recommends that people wash their hands after handling the raw product and sanitizing contact surfaces such as countertops, refrigerators, bowls or utensils.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for utensil
Noun
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The website offers screening and assessment tools, informational articles, self-help guides and a guide to providers in Kane County.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Features include integrated evaluation tools, memory capabilities for context retention and robust tracing for debugging.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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What is the best way to protect your Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android devices from getting hacked?—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
25 Mar. 2025
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Malware steals bank cards and passwords from millions of devices.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Will fly one scientific instrument awarded under NASA’s CLPS initiative.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Apr. 2025
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In short the efforts underway at BNY have the potential to unlock better transparency, traceability, and insights for tokenized products whether or not said instruments are stored on-chain or secured via off-chain mechanisms.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Utensil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utensil. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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