teaspoon

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Recent Examples of teaspoon Add 1 teaspoon of the oregano as well as the Aleppo pepper and the cumin. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Drizzle a teaspoon over a plain yogurt bowl instead of buying the pre-sweetened kind, or pour it over homemade pancakes and waffles. — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 23 Oct. 2026 Melt dark chocolate and drizzle about 1 teaspoon over each cluster. — Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2026 But there’s another estimate, from Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, who says the average ChatGPT query uses about one fifteenth of a teaspoon of water. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for teaspoon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for teaspoon
tablespoon
Noun
  • Add a tablespoon of water as needed during cooking to prevent the pan from becoming dry.
    — Cate Huguelet, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Yellowing fabric shades can be cleaned with a baking soda paste made with 1 tablespoon of baking soda and a small amount of water.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2026

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“Teaspoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teaspoon. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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