How to Use utensil in a Sentence

utensil

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  • The spork might still be the best camp utensil of all time.
    — Editors Of Men's Health, Men's Health, 12 July 2022
  • Straws and utensils are agave-based, and the drink cups are made of bamboo.
    — Erin Booke, Dallas News, 25 July 2023
  • Place utensils in the order they will be used from the outside in.
    — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2024
  • At the start of each day everyone gets one plate and one bowl and a set of utensils.
    — Sunset Magazine, 2 Apr. 2020
  • The set includes three pots, two pans, a baking sheet, and a wealth of utensils and tools.
    — Kayla Kitts, Peoplemag, 27 Nov. 2023
  • Treat the former student in your life to a 12-piece set that comes with kitchen utensils as well.
    — Jamie Ballard, Woman's Day, 6 Mar. 2023
  • At-home remedies for puffy eyes Reach for a spoon from the utensil drawer.
    — Catharine Malzahn, Good Housekeeping, 29 June 2023
  • The set also comes with a rack for hanging utensils and kitchen tools.
    — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
  • Use a funnel, like the one in this Ball utensil set ($9.99, Bed Bath & Beyond) to keep jar rims clean.
    — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2022
  • After a man attempts to pull the utensil away, the protester punches him in the head.
    — Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2023
  • Each slow cooker pot features a slot for utensils so there’s no need to keep spoon rests.
    — Deanne Revel, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2023
  • The edge of each stainless steel utensil is adorned with a stunning 24 carat cameo gold pattern.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2022
  • His spork’s prongs haven’t dipped or bent out of shape, and its body still seems sturdy—proof that aging will be kind to this utensil.
    — Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 14 Apr. 2023
  • White gloves, silver utensils, a heavy and starched tablecloth.
    — Gabrielle Hamilton, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2020
  • The skillet makes for the ideal utensil to cook meats or vegetables.
    — Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 24 Apr. 2022
  • Aside from her eye area, Kim also uses the chilled kitchen utensil to depuff her cheeks and sculpt her jawline.
    — Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, 1 May 2020
  • Most of us put this common household utensil into our mouths 40 times a day.
    — Marni Jameson, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2022
  • Insert dowels into the holes to form hanging pegs for mugs, utensils, and more.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • The Muncher takes the everyday camping utensil to the extreme.
    — Outdoor Life, 30 Apr. 2020
  • Forks have curved tines for safe eating, and the small utensil sizes are perfect for little hands to hold and build self-feeding skills.
    — Kristen (kj) Callihan, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2023
  • Maybe an older boy can lift a metal utensil to his mouth rather than a plastic one.
    — Hawken Miller, STAT, 22 June 2023
  • Also, use a utensil that’s smooth, not rough or worn (as the latter will likely to hold onto cake crumbs).
    — Washington Post, 11 May 2022
  • It is hand held, or at most requires only one utensil (a fork for chili is approved; a fork and knife for steak are not).
    — Times Insider Staff, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2023
  • Apollo 8 is about to take off for a trip around the moon, but babies are still delivered with what look like kitchen utensils.
    — John Anderson, WSJ, 21 Dec. 2023
  • Just don’t use metal utensils like spatulas, as the plates are prone to scratching.
    — Popular Science, 10 Apr. 2020
  • The timeless and simple design pairs well with just about any tablescape, and care is easy—just pop the utensils in the dishwasher.
    — Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2024
  • This 21-piece kitchen utensil set is what dreams are made of for anyone who just moved into their first dorm or apartment.
    — Liv Birdsall, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2020
  • They are oven safe up to 500 degrees °F, dishwasher safe, and safe to use with metal utensils.
    — Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2023
  • Forks, spoons and knives come out individually with a gentle tug on the end of the utensil.
    — Dewayne Bevil, orlandosentinel.com, 9 Sep. 2020
  • Using a nonmetallic utensil like a chopstick, stick it in the jar and move in a circle around the edges to remove air bubbles.
    — Leena Trivedi-Grenier, SFChronicle.com, 19 Aug. 2020

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