teaspoon

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Recent Examples of teaspoon The amount most studies have looked at, 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of cinnamon daily, exceeds what most people would add to their food or drink. Gavin Escott, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, in a clean large bowl, combine the romaine with the pepper, 1/4 cup dressing, remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Kate Williams, AJC.com, 24 Aug. 2026 Start with 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of ginger and/or nutmeg and 1/8 teaspoon of allspice and/or cloves. Martha Stewart, 21 Aug. 2026 Reducing your sodium intake (aiming to limit it to 1 teaspoon per day) can help prevent high blood pressure. Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for teaspoon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for teaspoon
tablespoon
Noun
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the same pan over medium heat.
    ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Adding a tablespoon or two to a recipe that serves eight people is fine.
    Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026

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“Teaspoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teaspoon. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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