teaspoon

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Recent Examples of teaspoon 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 If the soil has not been amended, add a small amount (1/4 teaspoon) of the slow-release granular fertilizer to the hole and cover it with soil. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2026 Rub all over with 2 tablespoons of the oil, ½ teaspoon of salt, and a good grind of pepper. — Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 15 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 9 Nov. 2026.

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