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Recent Examples of chopstick
There were no plans to catch the booster with giant chopsticks back at the launchpad, with the company instead pushing it to its limits.
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Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
Her siu mai pork dumplings, which in their edible form are a centerpiece of dim sum, can be made with personalized details like little chopsticks or a dollop of porcelain fish roe on top.
—Whitney Eulich, Christian Science Monitor, 18 Apr. 2025
Some of its most affecting shots, in fact, depend on it: two hands on opposite sides of the table tackling food with chopsticks; a face reflected in a steamed mirror; darkened watercolor animations that heighten Soo-Ha’s sensory experience.
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 25 Mar. 2025
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
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Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
Her siu mai pork dumplings, which in their edible form are a centerpiece of dim sum, can be made with personalized details like little chopsticks or a dollop of porcelain fish roe on top.
—Whitney Eulich, Christian Science Monitor, 18 Apr. 2025
Some of its most affecting shots, in fact, depend on it: two hands on opposite sides of the table tackling food with chopsticks; a face reflected in a steamed mirror; darkened watercolor animations that heighten Soo-Ha’s sensory experience.
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 25 Mar. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chopstick
Noun
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Not all of her tips and tricks to staying fabulous involve undergoing a knife or needle though.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Trump’s entire economic agenda is sitting on a knife’s edge.—
Phil Mattingly,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
Noun
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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
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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
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The tumult of the past few months has placed Europe at a geopolitical fork in the road.—
Theodore Bunzel,
Foreign Affairs,
30 May 2025
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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
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Add thyme and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
5 June 2025
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Add the onions, ½ teaspoon of the pepper, and the chicken pieces.—
Georgeanne Brennan,
Mercury News,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Keep this conversion in mind: 1 tablespoon table salt = 2 tablespoons Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt = 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon Morton Kosher Salt = 1 ½ tablespoons sea salt.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in pan over medium-high heat.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
5 June 2025
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“Chopstick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chopstick. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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