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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
Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
Her Dolce & Gabbana wedding dress was a mermaid-style lace gown with sheer long sleeves and a high neckline.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
Justin ordered them liquor and marijuana, which Jane Doe believed was laced, the complaint said.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 27 June 2025
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Noun
At her wedding in 1840, Queen Victoria swapped her velvet robe of state in favor of a white silk gown — its wide, almost off-the-shoulder neckline trimmed with a curtain of lace.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
Her Dolce & Gabbana wedding dress was a mermaid-style lace gown with sheer long sleeves and a high neckline.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
Verb
The bodice included corsetry details from the silhouette to the intricate lacing elements.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
Justin ordered them liquor and marijuana, which Jane Doe believed was laced, the complaint said.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lace
Noun
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Among the bright spots for traditional TV were the NBA playoffs and finals — the latter accounting for the top seven broadcast audiences of the month — and a 12 percent bump in cable news viewing.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
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Last fall, Russia launched its own anti-jamming technique, deploying drones controlled by long fibre-optic cables that ran all the way back to their bases—essentially, deadly kites.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Essentially, anything that allows hair to peek out while it’s tied back into ponytails or braids.—
Sydney Wingfield,
Glamour,
8 July 2025
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Willie and son strike a chord When the curtain rose to reveal Willie Nelson, braids and all, the crowd once again rose as one.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
7 July 2025
Verb
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The idea of American exceptionalism is woven into the fabric of the country’s identity.—
Brendan Rascius
July 11,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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The students left a large social media footprint behind and videos of their shenanigans are woven into the series.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
11 July 2025
Verb
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The city doesn't salt or plow residential roads unless the city calls in private contractors, which is done on a case-by-case basis.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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The Nashville Department of Transportation has pre-treated the roads, and crews are on standby to salt and plow as the weather arrives on Friday and will work in 12-hour shifts until routes are clear.—
Laura L. Davis,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Verb
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The Boston Celtics are still licking their wounds following the heartbreaking end to the 2024-25 NBA season.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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And Lil Wayne agrees by licking my face, which is part of the job description for companion dogs.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
9 July 2025
Verb
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How to flavor Dry rubs can add a layer of great flavor.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 July 2025
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Flyers can grab a cup of piñon coffee flavored with a nut grown in the deserts of New Mexico. 6.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2025
Verb
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Both headphones are astonishingly quiet, virtually eliminating lower drone sounds, cutting higher frequency noises like key clicks, and even erasing piercing sounds like dogs barking with a bit of music.—
Ryan Waniata,
Wired News,
9 July 2025
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To pay for these initiatives, the law cuts Medicaid and food stamps — programs relied upon by poor households with children — by more than $1 trillion.—
MORIAH BALINGIT,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
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The gown also featured massive 3D flowers attached to wires that formed a halo around her.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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Beyond basic navigation, the Sunseeker Elite X7 also introduces Advanced Wire-Free Mapping, eliminating the need for physical boundary wires.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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“Lace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lace. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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