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as in weaved
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
Charna Flam, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Nearby, along an entrance to Highway 101, a separate barrier was tagged with an expletive-laced anti-Israel message referencing the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement, along with additional swastikas scattered throughout the area.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Twenty-two years ago, Curtis turned in some of her best work as a sassy rocker teenager trapped in the body of her strait-laced mom, and revisiting that concept is more than enough reason to launch a sequel.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2025
The event culminated in several colleagues drenching Beam in pepper-spray laced water, his lawsuit alleges.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Jack Dunn, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
And because the hardware churns so quickly—with new Nvidia processors rolling out every year—old chips are constantly discarded, creating waste streams laced with toxic chemicals.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
That newfound freedom was laced into the fabrics of Lorde's Nashville show — every fan could feel it.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Sep. 2025
After getting a flyout to center, Willy Adames laced a hard single through the left side.
—Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 21 Sep. 2025
During at least one smuggling event, one child was taken to the hospital after taking gummy candies laced with marijuana.
—Brooke Taylor, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Kimmel's obscenity laced criticisms were not.
—Joshua Sammons, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Down below, the meandering grounds are laced with mature trees and layered gardens that provide a feeling of expansiveness despite being in the heart of a huge city.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
If it was still laced with talc to prevent sticking, this would kill me in twenty more years.
—Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
During the trial, after Cardi took the stand to deliver her testimony, several of her impassioned exchanges with the plaintiff's lawyer, Ron Rosen Janfaza, went viral due to her unfiltered, expletive-laced responses and animated expressions, including eye rolls and shrugs.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Nearby, along an entrance to Highway 101, a separate barrier was tagged with an expletive-laced anti-Israel message referencing the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement, along with additional swastikas scattered throughout the area.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Twenty-two years ago, Curtis turned in some of her best work as a sassy rocker teenager trapped in the body of her strait-laced mom, and revisiting that concept is more than enough reason to launch a sequel.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2025
The event culminated in several colleagues drenching Beam in pepper-spray laced water, his lawsuit alleges.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Trump then tries to give Satan a stew laced with Plan B.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
And because the hardware churns so quickly—with new Nvidia processors rolling out every year—old chips are constantly discarded, creating waste streams laced with toxic chemicals.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
That newfound freedom was laced into the fabrics of Lorde's Nashville show — every fan could feel it.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Sep. 2025
After getting a flyout to center, Willy Adames laced a hard single through the left side.
—Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 21 Sep. 2025
During at least one smuggling event, one child was taken to the hospital after taking gummy candies laced with marijuana.
—Brooke Taylor, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Kimmel's obscenity laced criticisms were not.
—Joshua Sammons, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Down below, the meandering grounds are laced with mature trees and layered gardens that provide a feeling of expansiveness despite being in the heart of a huge city.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
If it was still laced with talc to prevent sticking, this would kill me in twenty more years.
—Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laced
Verb
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Show Viz Nuno Espirito Santo’s Nottingham Forest had counter-attacking licked.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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The afternoon sun licked the windscreen of the car, and the heat boiled my skin.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Warmly spiced and cozy as can be, this alcoholic beverage takes any party to the next level.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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In markets in the capital Kinshasa, tubs full of writhing white maggots line the alleyways, and women traders fry caterpillars, spiced with chili, over charcoal fires.—
Emmet Livingstone,
NPR,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Others must be diluted and applied with a home garden sprayer.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
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However, this formula is diluted enough to be safe for use.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Meghan Markle’s press package for With Love, Meghan season two reflects her elegant touch with lavender sprigs and embroidered linens.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
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This season, there are houndstooth jackets, embroidered tartans, rose print evening dresses and pinwhale corduroy shirts with broderie anglaise details.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The star wide receiver made a 10-yard catch for a third-down conversion right along the right sideline and twisted his left leg beneath Malachi Moore as the New York safety made the tackle out of bounds.—
David Wilson,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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So, in an instant, Zeek twisted and pushed the barrel aside, but the robber grabbed his shoulder, firing a shot that cracked through the quiet.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Medleys ruled the show Over the course of the concert, the band interspersed their set list with three crowd-pleasing medleys.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 Sep. 2025
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The video, reviewed by The Sacramento Bee, is interspersed throughout with narrative panels describing the action and seeking to illustrate Cervantes’ version of events.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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At least 12 people died as heavy rain lashed the eastern Indian city of Kolkata and surrounding areas ahead of a major festival, flooding streets, disrupting transport and leaving residents stranded for hours, officials said Wednesday.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
24 Sep. 2025
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Videos posted to social media from residents in Taiwan showed huge swells, rough seas and strong winds as Ragasa’s outer bands lashed the island.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Following the success of its Strawberry Smile collaboration with Sanrio, Moon is teaming up again with Hello Kitty to launch a mint and chocolate-flavored collection, featuring a few of the beauty brand’s bestselling essentials, such as the whitening pen duo and toothpaste.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Today, seltzer water is sold almost everywhere, with brands offering plain and flavored varieties ranging from lime and black cherry to grapefruit and seasonal blends.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Laced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laced. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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