How to Use tongs in a Sentence

tongs

noun

• Stookey took the piece of glass out with tongs but dropped it.
  — Tribune News Service, al, 19 June 2022
• Using tongs, rub the cloth along each rung of the grate.
  — SFChronicle.com, 27 Sep. 2020
• Once hot, add the mushrooms to the pan and toss with tongs to coat well.
  — Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 Nov. 2020
• Use a fork to flip the steaks, rather than tongs, which can disturb the crust.
  — Jessica Battilana, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 May 2021
• When the chicken is done, use tongs to transfer the meat to a bowl.
  — Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Feb. 2021
• Use metal tongs to flip the corn dog over to brown the other side.
  — Soleil Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 31 May 2022
• Count to 10, then use tongs to transfer them to the ice water.
  — Sally Pasley Vargas, BostonGlobe.com, 14 June 2022
• Using tongs, transfer the ham hock and ribs to a large plate.
  — Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Nov. 2022
• Once cooked, use tongs to remove the lobster, and set it aside to cool.
  — Janelle Davis, CNN, 30 Oct. 2022
• Use a pair of tongs to gently nudge the fish to prevent it from sticking to the pot.
  — Arkansas Online, 2 June 2021
• The current line spans a series of ice balls, plus tongs.
  — Kate Dingwall, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2021
• Using tongs, gently squeeze the base of each potato to open and fan the slices.
  — Washington Post, 10 Nov. 2020
• After 2 minutes, turn the squid with tongs and cook for 1 more minute.
  — Christian Reynoso, SFChronicle.com, 5 June 2020
• Remove the pasta with large tongs, drain it and set the pasta aside.
  — San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2020
• When the snake finally came down to the floor, Heyns captured it with tongs.
  — Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2021
• Bake for 15 minutes, then use tongs or two forks to gently flip the nuggets.
  — Washington Post, 12 Aug. 2021
• Black lights will be for sale for $9 at the event; scorpion tongs cost $5.
  — Shanti Lerner, The Arizona Republic, 16 July 2021
• One of them actually took the tongs and dish of meat right out of my hands!
  — Washington Post, 18 Nov. 2020
• Drizzle in a small amount of the cooking water and then toss well with tongs.
  — Hetty McKinnon, Bon Appétit, 10 July 2020
• Use tongs to flip the garlic scapes once halfway through the cooking time.
  — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2022
• Using tongs, transfer the pork to a cutting board and tent with foil.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 19 Oct. 2021
• Use tongs to place them in a bowl, reserving the liquid.
  — Benjamin Kemper, Bon Appétit, 21 Dec. 2020
• Remove the sheet pan from the oven and using tongs, flip each piece of chicken over, and return the pan to the oven.
  — Mehreen Karim, Bon Appétit, 27 May 2022
• Using tongs, transfer the chicken to a large plate and set aside.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 9 Nov. 2021
• With tongs, transfer the chicken pieces to a rimmed dish and cover with foil to keep warm.
  — Jessica Battilana, SFChronicle.com, 18 Sep. 2020
• Add one third of the beef cubes to the hot oil and cook, turning with tongs, until all sides are dark brown and well-seared.
  — Robin Miller, USA TODAY, 7 Nov. 2022
• And moving the very hot probe around between pieces of meat was easy using tongs, thanks to the flared head.
  — Wes Siler, Outside Online, 1 Sep. 2022
• Saute for 5 minutes and turn each cube with tongs to brown each side slightly.
  — Janelle Bitker, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Nov. 2021
• Dip a rag or wad of paper towels in vegetable oil and use tongs to wipe the grill grate.
  — Erin Booke, Dallas News, 3 July 2020
• Turn each one over using tongs and cook on the opposite side for just a minute more. Season with salt then add the chicken stock and raise the heat to bring to a boil.
  — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2022

Last Updated: 9 Aug 2024