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Recent Examples of tablespoons
While pasta cooks, melt 2 tablespoons butter with 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium/high heat.
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John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
In a small bowl, mix three tablespoons of baking soda with one tablespoon of water.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 27 Feb. 2026
Whisk soy sauce, 1/2 cup water, remaining 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, and remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch together in second bowl; set aside.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
Ladle soup in 4 broiler-safe bowls, and top each evenly with 5 tablespoons mozzarella and 1 tablespoon Parmesan.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
In a small bowl, mix three tablespoons of baking soda with one tablespoon of water.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 27 Feb. 2026
Whisk soy sauce, 1/2 cup water, remaining 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, and remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch together in second bowl; set aside.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
Ladle soup in 4 broiler-safe bowls, and top each evenly with 5 tablespoons mozzarella and 1 tablespoon Parmesan.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tablespoons
teaspoons
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Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil, onions and 1/4 teaspoon salt to skillet and cook until onions are lightly browned, about 5 minutes.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
9 Mar. 2026
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Pat chicken dry; sprinkle evenly with 1/2 tablespoon curry powder, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Tablespoons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tablespoons. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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