chopstick

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Recent Examples of chopstick Eventually, SpaceX plans to snag the returning upper stage using the launch tower's chopsticks as well, but the company isn't ready to try that just yet. Mike Wall, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2025 Although the chopsticks never went into production, Kirin proceeded to integrate the technology into the present-day commercially-available Electric Salt Spoon. Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 10 Jan. 2025 The flight profile once again called for the Super Heavy booster to fly back to the launch tower caught on the tower’s pivoting arms called chopsticks. Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2025 The flight profile called for the Super Heavy booster to fly back to the launch tower caught on the tower’s pivoting arms called chopsticks. Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chopstick
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chopstick
Noun
  • The knife was attached to a cable and measured to be seemingly less than an inch away from Cruise’s eyeball.
    Skyler Trepel, People.com, 25 May 2025
  • Two suspects reportedly ran up on the officer, threatened him with a knife and beat him, breaking his orbital bone.
    Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 24 May 2025
Noun
  • Yes Standard size: 1.7 oz Pros: Very hydrating; lightweight; suitable for sensitive skin; non-comedogenic Cons: Some users wish the tub came with a spoon.
    Denise Primbet, Glamour, 28 May 2025
  • Remove with slotted spoon; place in a towel to keep warm.
    Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 28 May 2025
Noun
  • Here the film, like Clémence’s life, forks into two: One part of her carries on her professional, personal and romantic life, the other takes on the near-full-time job of fighting through a legal quagmire to have her maternal rights restored.
    Jessica Kiang, Variety, 26 May 2025
  • The handles of spoons and forks should all be placed down to ensure proper cleaning, Taylor told USA TODAY.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Noun
  • Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt evenly over rice.
    Cathy Thomas, Mercury News, 21 May 2025
  • Paste: Mix a few teaspoons of baking soda with a small amount of hydrogen peroxide.
    Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 15 May 2025
Noun
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a 10- to 12-inch heavy ovenproof skillet (preferably cast-iron) over medium heat.
    Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
  • Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons sugar evenly over top.
    Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 29 May 2025

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“Chopstick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chopstick. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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