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as in twisted
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 interspersed
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 licked
to strike repeatedly
laced the seaman's back with the cat-o'-nine-tails
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as in diluted
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 laced
Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
However, unlike laced sneakers that are always coming undone, these shoes feature an easy-to-use adjustable hook-and-loop strap for better wearability.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026
In the photo posted to Instagram, Stone wore a red, laced lingerie ensemble and crossed her legs while sitting in a luxurious white and gold chair.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 18 Feb. 2026
The crowd wasn’t fazed by Dillane being alone on stage and laughed often at his expletive-laced recollections on his career path.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
Much like Malcolm and Eddie, Shawn and Marlon Williams were polar opposites, with one being straight laced and cool, while the other constantly created havoc.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
After the game, Kidd was asked about the critiques and dismissed the question with an expletive-laced response, using the F-word four times.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026
While on the runway the dress was blue and black with a trompe-l’œil design, Robbie’s look leaned into more Victorian-era flourishes, with a laced strapless bodice and an onyx and scarlet red gradient petal skirt, striking colors which borrowed from other styles in the show.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
Robbie was joined by her co-star Jacob Elordi for the event, wearing a straight-from-the-Paris-runway Schiaparelli gown with a laced strapless bodice and a red and black gradient skirt that resembled the petals of a flower.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
That film has a wide open berth that weekend, except for another release whose characters are laced in latex wear.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
Police in Broomfield, Colorado, opened an investigation after multiple hot dogs laced with methamphetamine were found in a family’s yard and sickened at least two dogs, according to a press release.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
There is a difference between being anti-establishment and not supporting Israel as opposed to outrageous, radical views laced with antisemitism.
—Doug Friednash, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
Buchanan laced a one-out single and came around on a two-out Colt Howard double as the Lions added another run in the bottom of the second.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
But eventually, the anger ebbed; replaced by an all-too-familiar ache of grief laced with longing.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
And insurance companies have not provided the money for remediation of dirt laced with high amounts of lead that tests above state safety levels and in some cases, higher than the more lenient federal standard.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 28 Mar. 2026
Co-produced by Javier Sampedro, Yoyi Lagarza and Drumglass, the song is rooted in an alternative pop sound laced with an edgy reparto melody that’s backed by the genre’s distinct hard-hitting clave instrumentation.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
In 2026, booking a trip at home or abroad can feel laced with uncertainty.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
However, unlike laced sneakers that are always coming undone, these shoes feature an easy-to-use adjustable hook-and-loop strap for better wearability.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026
In the photo posted to Instagram, Stone wore a red, laced lingerie ensemble and crossed her legs while sitting in a luxurious white and gold chair.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 18 Feb. 2026
The crowd wasn’t fazed by Dillane being alone on stage and laughed often at his expletive-laced recollections on his career path.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
Much like Malcolm and Eddie, Shawn and Marlon Williams were polar opposites, with one being straight laced and cool, while the other constantly created havoc.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
After the game, Kidd was asked about the critiques and dismissed the question with an expletive-laced response, using the F-word four times.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026
While on the runway the dress was blue and black with a trompe-l’œil design, Robbie’s look leaned into more Victorian-era flourishes, with a laced strapless bodice and an onyx and scarlet red gradient petal skirt, striking colors which borrowed from other styles in the show.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
Robbie was joined by her co-star Jacob Elordi for the event, wearing a straight-from-the-Paris-runway Schiaparelli gown with a laced strapless bodice and a red and black gradient skirt that resembled the petals of a flower.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
The results could one day help mitigate the problem of toxic dust spewing from the drying lake bed onto Salt Lake City—the Great Salt Lake’s bed is laced with arsenic, a toxic substance that, when people are exposed to it as dust, may cause cancers, respiratory problems and heart disease.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
That film has a wide open berth that weekend, except for another release whose characters are laced in latex wear.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
Police in Broomfield, Colorado, opened an investigation after multiple hot dogs laced with methamphetamine were found in a family’s yard and sickened at least two dogs, according to a press release.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
There is a difference between being anti-establishment and not supporting Israel as opposed to outrageous, radical views laced with antisemitism.
—Doug Friednash, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
Buchanan laced a one-out single and came around on a two-out Colt Howard double as the Lions added another run in the bottom of the second.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
But eventually, the anger ebbed; replaced by an all-too-familiar ache of grief laced with longing.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
And insurance companies have not provided the money for remediation of dirt laced with high amounts of lead that tests above state safety levels and in some cases, higher than the more lenient federal standard.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 28 Mar. 2026
Co-produced by Javier Sampedro, Yoyi Lagarza and Drumglass, the song is rooted in an alternative pop sound laced with an edgy reparto melody that’s backed by the genre’s distinct hard-hitting clave instrumentation.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laced
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Snag Loft’s whimsical embroidered floral option on sale that celebrates spring blooms, or embrace vintage edge with this boyfriend-cut Levi’s 90s Trucker Jacket.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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Rose Byrne stunned in a strapless black mermaid Dior gown that featured delicate embroidered floral appliqués with shimmering beadwork running diagonally across the bodice and down the skirt, which flowed into a train.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Emerald green steel tracks twisted overhead.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Gomez parted her hair in the center and pulled the lengths up, twisted them, and clipped her hair with a medium-sized sheer white claw clip and wrapping some of the lengths over the top of the clip.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
20 Mar. 2026
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New clips of the Laguners as adults are interspersed with the original opening credits to create a fun then-and-now comparison.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
24 Mar. 2026
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The bustling street scenes and seaside images that open and are interspersed throughout Annemarie Jacir’s Palestine 36 are not period-movie re-creations.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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Rumor has it the fashion crowd licked the shelves clean in Paris as soon as the first designs hit stores.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2026
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Of course, the flue was closed, so the fire licked up the walls, left a smell like the fall, like ancient smokehouses and dung.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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To complement this, Rice also spiced the whole thing with a dash of absinthe, whose botanical intensity compensates for the sherry’s relative lack of weight.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2026
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Her production spiced up 2000s rave-pop with hints of chipper children’s music in an oh-so-brain-sizzling way.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2026
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If the Universe diluted enough, that curvature term could even someday become dominant!—
Big Think,
Big Think,
27 Mar. 2026
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As the cultural background of Sacramento’s Little Italy Historic District has become diluted in recent decades, one small business in the area is celebrating a major milestone and still honoring its Italian roots.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Whether rendered in smooth leather, embossed textures, or bold seasonal colors, the top-handle bag offers a timeless way to add structure and sophistication to a collection.—
Jasmine Fox-Suliaman,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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This could be a sign on an embossed seal or coin, or the features of a dramatic mask carved by a highly skilled mask maker and worn in the Greek theatre.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Our economies are braided together through the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.—
Andy Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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In one moment, Robbie wore a look that puts a spotlight on an emerging designer, Dilara Findikoglu, who created a dress braided with synthetic hair, for the film’s London premiere.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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