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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
Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Feb. 2025
Lingerie inspirations, black lace and provocative details that included plunging necklines and open lacing were the evening’s other fashion trends.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Madonna, 66, wore a black slip dress with lace details, sheer tights and knee-high leather boots with corset lacing.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025
The strapless dress featured a satin corset bodice with visible lacing.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The winner of best rap album wore a custom wool corset dress in a dark grey pinstripe, accented with exaggerated hips and tricolor lacing, all over the label’s classic white oxford shirt, a grey pinstripe wool tie and platform penny loafers.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Feb. 2025
Lingerie inspirations, black lace and provocative details that included plunging necklines and open lacing were the evening’s other fashion trends.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Madonna, 66, wore a black slip dress with lace details, sheer tights and knee-high leather boots with corset lacing.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025
The strapless dress featured a satin corset bodice with visible lacing.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacing
Noun
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On the cable front, Warner Bros. Discovery’s split from the NBA made for a very conspicuous absence during its upfront show, which could have used a dose of the inimitable Charles Barkley.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
29 May 2025
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The parties signed a two-year contract extension in 1987, granting TBS exclusive national cable rights to NBA games through the 1989-90 season.—
Richard Deitsch,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
Noun
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The various story strands are plaited together so neatly as to become a single braid, with an emphasis on how much these lives interlock as the shelter inmates support each other.—
Stephanie Bunbury,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
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Her hair, styled by Mark Townsend, was swept into a low braid with a deep side part.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
20 May 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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That proposal submitted by Polk Stanley Wilcox was estimated to cost at least $136,000; the optional inclusion of the shock wires would have added approximately $55,000 to the total price.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2025
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Unlike robot lawn mowers that use wires or an RTK station, the E15 uses pure vision FSD technology with high-precision cameras and intelligent algorithms.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Made of white satin, the gown was reworked into a shorter version, but Mullen maintained the lace detailing and off-the-shoulder sleeves.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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The brand is offering small appliance packages this week for over 30% off, including an artisan tilt-head stand mixer with a white mermaid lace bowl and pastry beater.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
21 May 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 4 Jun. 2025.
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