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as in cable
a length of braided, flexible material that is used for tying or connecting things
I had to replace the lace of my shoe because it kept breaking whenever I pulled the knot too tight
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as in to weave
to cause to twine about one another
the gardener laced the shoots of ivy around the trellis to direct their growth
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as in to salt
to scatter or set here and there among other things
the decorator laced small mirrors among the knickknacks for added effect
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as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
laced the seaman's back with the cat-o'-nine-tails
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as in to cut
to alter (something) for the worse with the addition of foreign or lower-grade substances
animal control fed the bear food laced with a sedative
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Recent Examples of lace
Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 27 Mar. 2025
That’s where layers come in: Parisians have a skill for delicately draping sumptuous silk and lace over tougher textiles like leather and suede.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 2025
Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
Deploy antisemitic dog whistles — like minimizing the scale of the Holocaust or lacing speeches with Jewish stereotypes — that signal to domestic antisemites that the far-right retains its historic commitments.
—Zack Beauchamp, Vox, 19 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Opt for one with lace detailing and a liquid-like drape that hugs the body just right.
—Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 27 Mar. 2025
That’s where layers come in: Parisians have a skill for delicately draping sumptuous silk and lace over tougher textiles like leather and suede.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
Ludicrously destructive and laced with a serious sense of scale, Steel Hunters is primed for battle.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
Deploy antisemitic dog whistles — like minimizing the scale of the Holocaust or lacing speeches with Jewish stereotypes — that signal to domestic antisemites that the far-right retains its historic commitments.
—Zack Beauchamp, Vox, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lace
Noun
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The series was also the third best performing show on cable in the first quarter of the year among adults 18-34.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Concern about the potential impact of rising prices has been the talk of, well, everything lately, from cable news to podcasts to online articles all trying to help consumers figure out what this all means for right now and for the future.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The final moment with Belair whipping Banks with her braid and then hitting the KOD remains one of the best moments in the modern era.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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Photo: Getty Images Photo: Getty Images This isn’t the first time Mulligan has gone short, nor experimented with twists and braids.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The trail weaves through the coastal waters of Lee County from the Pine Island Sound to Estero Bay, up the Caloosahatchee River and through its tributaries.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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The showcase is a tribute to the work of 23 Polish designers and how their storytelling weaves into Poland’s design culture.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Don’t forget sausage, which is just ground pork, beef or other meat that’s been salted and highly seasoned — which is to say, highly flavorful with no extra work from you.—
Emily Weinstein,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2025
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As my friends grew up and started building their own pantries, many of them also made kosher salt their default.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
8 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The race is being widely viewed as a must-win for Democrats who at the national level are still licking their 2024 election wounds, as well as a potential referendum on Trump and Musk.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2025
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Cora appears to enjoy the routine and happily lets the cat lick at the tufts of blonde hair on her head.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Flowering stems with their leaves are used to flavor May wine—a traditional German beverage.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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Murg Malai Kebab: chicken kebab with a creamy yogurt sauce flavored with aromatic spices.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The mom of one most notably cut her hair in January 2023, debuting a head-turning, blunt bob.—
Dayna Haffenden,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Nissan reversed an earlier decision to cut production at a Tennesee plant to one shift from two.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The base that this is based on now has a bunch of barbed wire and fencing.—
Fred Topel,
Deadline,
5 Apr. 2025
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Let cool on the baking sheet set on a wire rack for about 10 minutes.—
Christopher Kimball,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Lace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lace. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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