teaspoon

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Recent Examples of teaspoon Replacing just one teaspoon of margarine or mayonnaise with olive oil daily was tied to an 8% to 14% lower risk. Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026 Once cool, pour mixture into a large lidded jar and add lemon juice, oil, pepper, and ¾ teaspoon salt. Cate Huguelet, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026 In a large mixing bowl combine egg whites, the 1 teaspoon vanilla, and cream of tartar. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2026 Add onion, bell pepper, poblano, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 6 minutes. Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for teaspoon
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tablespoon
Noun
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon oregano.
    Kate Williams, AJC.com, 27 July 2026
  • Butter and Margarine Findings presented at Nutrition 2023 showed that people who consumed more than half a tablespoon of olive oil a day had a 28% lower risk of dying from dementia than peers who rarely used it.
    Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026

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“Teaspoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teaspoon. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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