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molasses

[muh-las-iz] / məˈlæs ɪz /


NOUN
treacle
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Lawlor adds, “The local ingredients in Boston and New England were different, with items like lobster and molasses, which make many New England Chinese food dishes darker and sweeter.”

From Salon • May 3, 2026

The classic pineapple-and-cherry garnish still has its fans, but today’s glazes go beyond tradition — honey, molasses, fruit preserves, hot sauces, vinegars.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2025

As a child, I loved eating ribs doused in sweet tangy KC BBQ sauce made with molasses, acidic vinegar and spicy chile powder alongside my cousins.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2024

When classical music meets pop, it often feels like the songs are drowning in molasses.

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2024

Wiping molasses from her eyes and ears, he hugged her and told her she’d be all right.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler




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