utensils

noun

plural of utensil
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 Stock up on non-perishable food, water, hygiene items, and disposable utensils for 3–7 days. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026 One of the most useful utensils in the kitchen is also one of the simplest and most often overlooked is the spatula. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 In Italy, the spoon technique is used only to teach small children to eat with utensils. — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026 The inside of the microwave was dirty, raw chicken was sitting out at room temperature and utensils were stored on the floor. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2026 The recall announcement directed consumers to wash and sanitize any containers that may have come into contact with the affected product, and wash and sanitize hands and utensils that may have touched the product. — Mason Leib, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026 Most RVs have a basic kitchen with a stove, fridge, and a small sink, but the cookware and utensils can vary from one to another. — Sara Hansen, Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2026 Winding alleys house artisan workshops and squat homes crammed with prop cooking utensils, and down one street stands a sept that resembles a Romanesque church. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026 Gluten-free food is prepared separately from other plates, where the staff changes all gloves, dishes and utensils. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026
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  1. devices
  2. tools
  3. instruments
Noun
  • Instead, Cramer pointed to Cook's ability to sustain the iPhone's appeal and keep consumers coming back through successive generations of premium devices.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Infecting already compromised devices Research published Monday brings the threat into much clearer view.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of devices
Noun
  • The recent moves have been compared to tools the Federal Reserve has used in the past to provide liquidity to debt markets and to hold rates in check.
    — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Document tools support multi-document chats, translation, presentation creation, and PDF interactions.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of tools
Noun
  • The instruments can move with greater flexibility than the human hand, while the system filters out natural hand tremors that could affect delicate movements.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Bands like the all-female salsa group Agua Pura and the young Los Jefes have taken up unofficial residencies in Segovia's home, using his instruments, recording booths and expertise in the industry to help shape their own sound.
    — Marissa J. Lang, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of instruments

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“Utensils.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utensils. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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