How to Use spatula in a Sentence

spatula

noun
  • Use a spatula to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl.
    Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 9 June 2023
  • Use hooks on the inside of the doors to hang tongs and spatulas.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Spoon the batter into the pan and use the spatula to smooth the top.
    BostonGlobe.com, 9 Nov. 2021
  • To serve, slide a spatula between the skin and the salmon and transfer to a plate.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 15 Jan. 2023
  • Use a spatula to fold the omelet in half and transfer to a plate.
    Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 25 July 2022
  • First, use the small spatula provided to scoop the balm out of the jar.
    Larry Stansbury, Essence, 14 Nov. 2023
  • Add the chicken to the broth and break it up with a spatula or spoon.
    Washington Post, 1 Feb. 2022
  • Turn the filling into the crust and poke the nuts down with the spatula.
    Dorie Greenspan, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2021
  • Open the machine and scrape the sides of the bowl using a spatula.
    The Week Uk, theweek, 5 May 2024
  • Once the edges of the eggs have set, use your spatula to lightly move, pull, and fold the eggs around the pan.
    Marygrace Taylor, SELF, 21 May 2022
  • Gently press with the back of a spatula to form a cake.
    Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2023
  • Run a spatula around the edges of the eggs and carefully remove from the pan.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Nov. 2023
  • 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
  • The set comes with the potholder (in red or black), the spatula and your choice of baking mix.
    Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 11 Aug. 2022
  • Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
    Anna Spiegel, Axios, 22 Sep. 2024
  • Remove from the oven and lift off the pan with a metal spatula.
    Julia O'Malley, Anchorage Daily News, 19 Jan. 2023
  • Use a spatula to top with the other slice of bread, cheese side down.
    Ali Slagle, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Dec. 2022
  • Use a spatula to pull the enchiladas from the edges of the pan, allowing the sauce to drip down the sides.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 29 May 2024
  • The jar comes with a small plastic spatula that allows the cream to glide on the face and right below the neck with ease.
    Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 25 July 2023
  • Scrape the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula, then whisk in pumpkin puree and scrape down sides again.
    Daniel Neman, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Use an offset spatula or back of a spoon to smooth out tops.
    Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Apr. 2023
  • Turn off the mixer, and scrape down sides and bottom of bowl with a spatula.
    Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 30 July 2024
  • Remove sides of pan, and smooth sides of cake with spatula.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Remove the pan from the oven and, using a large flat spatula, turn the granola in large chunks.
    Lisa Zwirn, BostonGlobe.com, 31 May 2022
  • This can be done with a flat spatula or the bottom of a heavy skillet.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 29 Aug. 2022
  • Beat in the eggs and vanilla: Use a flexible spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the egg yolks and vanilla.
    Bianca Betancourt, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 Nov. 2021
  • Run the spatula around the edge and underneath the omelet to loosen, then slide onto a cutting board.
    Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Jan. 2023
  • Tip: Stop and scrape down the sides of the food processor with a spatula as needed.
    Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2024
  • Slide a thin spatula under the cheese to loosen it from the skillet, and transfer them to a plate, cheese side up.
    G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 7 July 2022
  • Slide the spatula under the pancake, shake as needed, and quickly flip it over.
    Craig Ruff, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2024

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