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molasses Synonyms

Another word for molasses

Choosing another word for molasses depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A thick, dark brown syrup produced during the refining of sugar, commonly used in baking and cooking.

Usage Example

"She added a spoonful of treacle to the gingerbread batter to give it a rich, deep flavor."

Strongest
treacle
blackstrap
Strong
syrup

• noun (Context 2)

Used in comparisons to denote extreme slowness or sluggishness.

Usage Example

"Traffic on the snow-covered highway moved like treacle."

Strongest
treacle
Strong
snail's pace

Opposites of molasses

The opposite of molasses shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

lightning
See all opposites of molasses

• Nearby Words

moksha
mola
molar
molasses
mold
moldable
molder

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Molasses. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/molasses
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