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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
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Mar. 2026
Most modern Irish dancers wear competition school dresses, large wigs, and either hard shoes or soft black leather lace-up shoes, known as ghillies, that resemble black ballet slippers with a crisscross lacing at the top of the foot and ankle.
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Elaine Rewolinski,
jsonline.com,
11 Mar. 2026
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
The sporty shoes, adjacent to a high-top sneaker, are ultra slim and feature lacing up the shaft.
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Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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Noun
Asymmetrical zippers, cutouts, and elements like lacing and corsetry add structure and edge.
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Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Mar. 2026
Most modern Irish dancers wear competition school dresses, large wigs, and either hard shoes or soft black leather lace-up shoes, known as ghillies, that resemble black ballet slippers with a crisscross lacing at the top of the foot and ankle.
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Elaine Rewolinski,
jsonline.com,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
Starodubtseva cracked open the tiebreak by lacing a crosscourt forehand right into the corner of the court.
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Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
The sporty shoes, adjacent to a high-top sneaker, are ultra slim and feature lacing up the shaft.
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Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacing
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The spots urging public action more closely resemble a cable TV carriage fight, but the stakes in this case are much higher, given the FCC’s threat to revoke ABC’s broadcast licenses.
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David Yurman jewelry is known for its timeless American luxury style that can worn for everyday use, not just special occasions, and for its signature sculptural cable motif.
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By contrast, Schoenaerts’ Krem is a look in search of a character, physically striking with his studded face and long mohawk braid but never given enough complexity to be interesting.
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That’s pretty early to settle on a beauty uniform, yes, but as a young Black girl—and a Nigerian at that—getting braids felt like a natural part of life.
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The footage appears to show the SUV weaving through traffic at high speed.
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Between hauling bags up subway stairs, weaving through Penn Station, and occasionally sprinting to the correct track, comfortable footwear is non-negotiable.
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For healthy adults interested in safely trying the method, the nutritionist suggests mixing 1 tablespoon of plain, unflavored gelatin powder in hot water, diluting it with room-temperature water or herbal tea, and drinking it 15 to 30 minutes before a single daily meal.
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This is a rare sighting from Roman Egypt that revealed the role that magic played in that society, at a time when cultures and belief systems were mixing and spreading throughout the empire.
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After milking, the cows would return themselves to their fresh pasture and spend the day grazing, snoozing, licking one another, and cooling off in the shade of pine trees.
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Bring along a friend who wouldn’t be able to indulge in these kinds of finger-licking treats otherwise.
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His unexpected strength in his sophomore season of Formula 1 is spicing up the intra-team battle.
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Fortunately, that something can be as easy as spicing it with ginger, perfuming it with florals or smoke, or easier still and our favorite version, adding a grapefruit peel to the shaker tin before shaking on ice.
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For healthy adults interested in safely trying the method, the nutritionist suggests mixing 1 tablespoon of plain, unflavored gelatin powder in hot water, diluting it with room-temperature water or herbal tea, and drinking it 15 to 30 minutes before a single daily meal.
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Beyond cannabis itself, alcohol and pharmaceuticals compete for the same discretionary dollar, further diluting the addressable market.
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Vines have grown through the fence and barbed wire surrounding a tall art deco building in this city’s downtown, and cigarette holders and empty food tins litter the tall weeds.
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To improve drainage and keep the roots from rotting in a soggy container, set the pot on bricks or a wire plant stand to lift it off the ground.
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“Lacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacing. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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