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
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.
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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
Stokke high chairs, baby utensils, and even swim diapers are provided at no extra cost to ensure infants are safe and secure throughout their stay.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 8 Mar. 2025
Failing to properly sanitize utensils after use can lead to foodborne illnesses from bacterial growth.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 26 Feb. 2025
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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
Stokke high chairs, baby utensils, and even swim diapers are provided at no extra cost to ensure infants are safe and secure throughout their stay.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 8 Mar. 2025
Failing to properly sanitize utensils after use can lead to foodborne illnesses from bacterial growth.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for utensil
Noun
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Such tools could save people time and energy in everyday tasks while aiding with fields like medical research.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
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Customers can use the store locator tool to confirm hours for their local restaurant.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While that sounds obscure, the team’s work is foundational for advanced technological research in areas like computer chip manufacturing and medical diagnostic devices.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The overhaul also will bring changes to the agency that scrutinizes the safety of prescription drugs, food and medical devices.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Webb’s powerful instruments calculated the asteroid at about 200 feet, or roughly the height of a 15-story building.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The instrument, now in its fourth year of surveying the sky, can observe light from 5,000 galaxies at the same time.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Utensil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utensil. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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