Thesaurus results for CHOPSTICK

chopstick

noun

Definition of chopstick

as in knife

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Recent Examples of chopstick When cake is done, poke holes in the top of the cake using a chopstick or the handle of a wooden spoon. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2026 The metallic finish keeps the look elegant rather than overly sweet, while the delicate silhouette offers an easy resting place for forks, spoons, knives, and chopsticks alike. — Mina Dragani, Architectural Digest, 18 June 2026 The latter bill would have required them to provide single-use utensils, napkins, condiment packets, straws, chopsticks and other items to customers only upon request. — Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 2 June 2026 Perfect for dorms, the set includes chopsticks and transforms the microwave into a one-stop ramen station. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for chopstick

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Noun

Witnesses told South Korean media that the attacker appeared to have knives tied to both hands and stabbed people in different parts of the mall while moving up and down the floors on an escalator.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
During opening statements Tuesday, Rouse said traces of Garr's blood were found deep within the handle of a knife used in the attack.

— CBS News Philadelphia Staff, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of knife

Noun

Add 1 cup pasta cooking liquid to squash and break up squash with spoon until a saucy consistency.

— Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026
Of course, if the trivia category is not your preferred flavor — as was the case for me with the legal terms in this puzzle — then the cookie dough lode can feel more like freezer burn to hack at with a spoon.

— Sean McGowan, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of spoon

Noun

Some, including the Idaho Potato Commission, swear that the way a baked potato is opened affects the texture, eschewing a knife for a fork to gently poke a plus sign into the surface.

— Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026
My plastic fork sliced right through the fluffy, dessert-like dish after topping it off with some syrup, and the taste wasn’t too far off from the ones back home.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of fork

Noun

But there’s another estimate, from Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, who says the average ChatGPT query uses about one fifteenth of a teaspoon of water.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
Rub all over with 2 tablespoons of the oil, ½ teaspoon of salt, and a good grind of pepper.

— Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of teaspoon

Noun

Just a tablespoon a day delivers powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits supporting heart health, brain function, and longevity.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Lay the cheese evenly over the squash, sprinkle with the breadcrumb mixture, and drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil.

— Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026

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