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Recent Examples of tablespoon
Drop heaping tablespoon-sized mounds of coconut, about 1 1/2 inches apart, on the baking sheets.
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Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
In a miniature muffin pan, dollop a tablespoon of batter into each cup and decorate with your topping of choice.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
This is because the amount of coffee that can fit in a volumetric measuring tool like a tablespoon can vary with different grinds.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Feb. 2026
Mix 1 tablespoon of chia seeds with 3 tablespoons of water to replace one egg.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Feb. 2026
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Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
In a miniature muffin pan, dollop a tablespoon of batter into each cup and decorate with your topping of choice.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
This is because the amount of coffee that can fit in a volumetric measuring tool like a tablespoon can vary with different grinds.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Feb. 2026
Mix 1 tablespoon of chia seeds with 3 tablespoons of water to replace one egg.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tablespoon
teaspoon
Noun
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The spoon even comes with measuring lines for a teaspoon and tablespoon, saving you from having to dirty another utensil.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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Mix ½ gallon of warm water, 1 tablespoon of rubbing alcohol, and 1 teaspoon of liquid dish soap in a large container, then pour it into a spray bottle and apply it to icy surfaces to melt the ice.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Tablespoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tablespoon. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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