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
  • Not all of her tips and tricks to staying fabulous involve undergoing a knife or needle though.
    Michelle Lee, People.com, 6 June 2025
  • Trump’s entire economic agenda is sitting on a knife’s edge.
    Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
Noun
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and light brown sugar, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth and bubbling around the edges.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 June 2025
  • Add 1 cup of the wine and deglaze the pan, scraping the bottom with a wooden spoon to dislodge any browned bits.
    Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
Noun
  • The tumult of the past few months has placed Europe at a geopolitical fork in the road.
    Theodore Bunzel, Foreign Affairs, 30 May 2025
  • The broad fork, a big garden fork with very heavy tines that sink into and lift soil, is another tool that's used to turn soil.
    Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2025
Noun
  • Add thyme and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
    Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 5 June 2025
  • Add the onions, ½ teaspoon of the pepper, and the chicken pieces.
    Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 5 June 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 14 Jun. 2025.

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