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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 In 2016, a hotel on the canyon's rim that offers luxury dining and boasts about its history hosting presidents was forced to reduce dishwashing and use paper plates and plastic utensils. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026 Airstreams come with a sink, mini-fridge, microwave, cooking utensils, and ceramic dishware; the cabins add a stovetop (and some even a full-size fridge); and the tents don’t have a microwave or sink. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026 The acacia wood base and matching wooden utensils add a warm touch to the table. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026 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 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

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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

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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

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