How to Use spatula in a Sentence

spatula

noun
  • Loosen bars from edges of the pan with a thin spatula.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2026
  • The spatulas are made out of olive wood.
    — Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
  • Scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatula and process to blend.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 26 July 2021
  • Use the spatula to loosen and scrape away any large bits of food.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025
  • Loosen edges with a thin spatula.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Use a spatula to fold the omelet in half and transfer to a plate.
    — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 25 July 2022
  • Use a spatula to push puree out of the sieve and discard seeds.
    — Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 11 Aug. 2019
  • Use hooks on the inside of the doors to hang tongs and spatulas.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Loosen sides of bread with an offset spatula or a knife.
    — Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Add the chicken to the broth and break it up with a spatula or spoon.
    — Washington Post, 1 Feb. 2022
  • Use the spatula to break the meat up into bite-sized pieces.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 15 June 2026
  • Then use a thin metal spatula to loosen bars around the edges of the pan.
    — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Use a spatula to top with the other slice of bread, cheese side down.
    — Ali Slagle, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Dec. 2022
  • Solano pressed the patty with the back of his spatula and watched it ooze.
    — Jessica Contrera, Washington Post, 7 July 2020
  • Push down with a spatula and grill till the bottom piece of bread is crusty.
    — Polly Campbell, Cincinnati.com, 1 Apr. 2020
  • Run a spatula around the edges of the skillet.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 8 June 2026
  • Flip the mushroom and use a spatula to press it into the pan.
    — Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
  • Remove from the oven and use a spatula to transfer the cod to a plate.
    — Michael Russell, oregonlive, 26 Mar. 2020
  • One of the taqueros was armed with a large knife and spatula—that guy was my hero for the day.
    — Marco Torres, Chron, 7 July 2022
  • Spoon the batter into the pan and use the spatula to smooth the top.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 9 Nov. 2021
  • Remove from the oven and lift off the pan with a metal spatula.
    — Julia O'Malley, Anchorage Daily News, 19 Jan. 2023
  • Slide a metal spatula around the inside of the pan to loosen it.
    — Jeremy Harlan, CNN, 10 Mar. 2021
  • Stop the mixer and scrape the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
    — Washington Post, 2 Dec. 2020
  • Open the machine and scrape the sides of the bowl using a spatula.
    — The Week Uk, theweek, 5 May 2024
  • Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2020
  • Turn the filling into the crust and poke the nuts down with the spatula.
    — Dorie Greenspan, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2021
  • Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
    — Anna Spiegel, Axios, 22 Sep. 2024
  • Flip with a spatula and cook until browned on the other side.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Use a large spatula to transfer to a cutting board; cut in half.
    — Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Run a small offset spatula along edges of pan to release cake.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026

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