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as in weaving
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 mixing
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 licking
to strike repeatedly
laced the seaman's back with the cat-o'-nine-tails
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as in diluting
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 lacing
Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 22 May 2025
Loop eyelets are also used for the lacing rather than the more traditional eyestay panel used previously.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 16 May 2025
But, as a heads-up, shoppers say the shoes’ small loops can make the lacing process a little tricky.
—Sarah Felbin, SELF, 11 Apr. 2025
The back had black velvet lacing in a nod to Navarro's black suit.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The intricate lacing system is enclosed and features white accents.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 22 May 2025
Loop eyelets are also used for the lacing rather than the more traditional eyestay panel used previously.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 16 May 2025
But, as a heads-up, shoppers say the shoes’ small loops can make the lacing process a little tricky.
—Sarah Felbin, SELF, 11 Apr. 2025
The back had black velvet lacing in a nod to Navarro's black suit.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacing
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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Craft is the connective tissue of our history, weaving itself through each iteration and enabling new players to interpret it in novel ways.—
Bill Connolly,
Rolling Stone,
30 Dec. 2024
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But police must notice a primary violation, such as speeding or weaving across lanes, to cite motorists for violating the cellphone law.—
David A. Lieb,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Jared Harris is the best movie John ever, licking his lips and sucking his teeth; Aidan Quinn is the best movie Paul.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2025
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Boston, Cleveland, and New York are licking their chops, ready to feast on a Bucks team missing its point guard, its bench leader, and its identity.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Luckily, Pattinson manages to keep things buoyant without diluting the late-capitalism metaphors or the melancholy existentialism.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2025
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But the migration of once theatrical only entries to streaming services has taken its toll on the movie box office, diluting interest in the awards gala.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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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The gown also featured massive 3D flowers attached to wires that formed a halo around her.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Steinfeld glittered in a sheer silver metallic lace gown that featured two bold cutout details.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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Older kids should be fine with sneaker-style water shoes that use a combination of laces and Velcro.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
2 July 2025
Verb
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The sketch recalled Billy Crystal’s annual tradition of starting the Oscars by digitally inserting himself into scenes from the nominees.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2025
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After inserting a quarter, simply pull on the tether holding your cart to the cart behind to release yours.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Lacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacing. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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