tablespoon

noun

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as in teaspoon

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Recent Examples of tablespoon In other words, tablespoon for tablespoon, hemp hearts can edge out an egg in total protein. — Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 1 July 2026 After the first wash cycle, add a half cup of baking soda or one tablespoon of oxygen bleach to the drum. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 30 June 2026 Add about a tablespoon of cheese to the oil and vinegar, smushing it in with a fork, to add creaminess and body to the dressing. — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 29 June 2026 Tonka bean and soft white leather are the uplifting notes that keep it from veering too smoky, providing just a tablespoon of sweetness to an otherwise rich, musky scent. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tablespoon
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  • Remove the butter when it is melted but not brown, and whisk in 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
  • Add the spinach, cilantro, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt and the black pepper, and stir until incorporated, about 30 seconds.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
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