teaspoon

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Recent Examples of teaspoon Excess Sodium Creates Health Problems The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that people 14 and older consume less than 2,300 mg of sodium, or one teaspoon of table salt, per day. Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2026 Place about 1/2 teaspoon of jam or hazelnut spread in center of each circle. Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026 About 1 teaspoon of this rosemary will be reserved for a garnish. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026 Start by adding a teaspoon a day with plenty of fluids and work your way up to two tablespoons. Brandi Jones, Health, 23 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for teaspoon
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tablespoon
Noun
  • As the water comes to a boil, add about 1 tablespoon of salt.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
  • To make a yellow jacket trap, cut off the top of a 2-liter plastic bottle, add a cup of water to the bottom, along with 1 teaspoon of dish soap and 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 7 Mar. 2026

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“Teaspoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teaspoon. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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