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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
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 May 2025
For the final leg of Met Gala festivities, Rihanna attended the A$AP Rocky x Ray Ban Met Gala After Party in belly-baring black lace, leather, and satin.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 6 May 2025
Andrew Lampert, Artforum, 1 May 2025
In 1982, seven people, including a 12-year-old girl, died after taking over-the-counter painkillers laced with cyanide.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
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Noun
For her look, Johnson styled a gold coat with puffy sleeves atop a voluminous midi dress with tiered lace detailing evocative of an extravagant petticoat.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 May 2025
For the final leg of Met Gala festivities, Rihanna attended the A$AP Rocky x Ray Ban Met Gala After Party in belly-baring black lace, leather, and satin.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 6 May 2025
Verb
Fingers exactingly perched, every gesture laced with intention, his actors betrayed a motivation that bore no relation to the Method and had everything to do with, well, mystery.
—Andrew Lampert, Artforum, 1 May 2025
In 1982, seven people, including a 12-year-old girl, died after taking over-the-counter painkillers laced with cyanide.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lace
Noun
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Shares of cable and media conglomerate Comcast, whose NBCUniversal owns Universal Pictures, were essentially flat (up 0.03%).—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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The door is lockable using a padlock or cable lock.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
3 May 2025
Noun
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Glam was by New York MUA Melissa, and for hair, Hewitt opted for her signature Fulani braids with curled ends.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
10 May 2025
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The head of the statue was decorated in gold chain links meant to emulate long braids — the chains swung around with each subtle movement of Rocky's hand, replicating the way hair moves with each turn of the head.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
9 May 2025
Verb
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The singer sported an intricate top for her time on the show — silver chains woven together to form a halter-neck shape.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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The choreographer Annie-B Parson weaves her dancers through the action, adding energy and grace without ever slowing the plot.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
13 May 2025
Verb
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In a season where old wounds keep getting reopened (and then salted for good measure), Angela represents a different kind of narrative arc: one about rebuilding, reimagining, and refusing to let the past dictate your future.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
29 Apr. 2025
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The croutons in this elegant dessert are fried in olive oil, salted and strewn over an ethereal dark chocolate truffle.—
Carolynn Carreño,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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She even, no joke, at one point, spits on the stage and licks it back up.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2025
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When the family's roast dinner was over, the OP (original poster) set the plates and some pots and pans on the floor for her dog to lick.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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On top guests can choose from biscuits or shortbread flavored with lemon and lavender, mini cuppa-cakes and fresh lemon possets or lemon fools with organic blueberries.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The selections are as boisterously flavored as they are named — from Chocolate Krazier Kake and Teacher’s Pet to Foul Ball and Tom Foolery — while a few will even turn tongues into cartoon colors, which, as can be imagined, is especially fun for the kids.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2025
Verb
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However, with the fight at stake and Aldo unable to safely cut any more weight, a deal was struck between Aldo, the UFC, and Zahabi to fight at featherweight with a 145-pound limit.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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The president also floated cutting Chinese tariffs to 80%.—
Grace Miserocchi,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
Noun
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Each time, guards shepherd him to a prison wing beyond a double-barbed wire fence, to a room where Petrova waits.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Using parchment as handles, immediately remove Cake from pan; let cool completely on a wire rack, about 2 hours.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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“Lace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lace. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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