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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
Essence, 1 Aug. 2025
The striking watch also showcases mother-of-pearl marquetry, white gold lace, and some diamonds for good measure.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 July 2025
Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2025
That culminated in an incident outlined in his recent complaint, where Beam’s colleagues at Salinas Valley State Prison doused him in water laced with pepper spray, grabbed his genitals to subdue him and handcuffed him to a wheelchair.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Floral lace tights and sky-high laced Heron boots, both by the house, which speak to the Victorian era of fashion, were solid accessory choices.
—Essence, 1 Aug. 2025
The striking watch also showcases mother-of-pearl marquetry, white gold lace, and some diamonds for good measure.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 July 2025
Verb
The song is a safe Drake record: catchy barbs laced with his usual shoot-first energy.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2025
That culminated in an incident outlined in his recent complaint, where Beam’s colleagues at Salinas Valley State Prison doused him in water laced with pepper spray, grabbed his genitals to subdue him and handcuffed him to a wheelchair.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lace
Noun
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For cable users, Dexter: Resurrection Episode 3 will begin on Showtime on Sunday, August 10 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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One company will house the production and streaming assets, while the other, laden with debt, will grapple with steering the cable networks into the future.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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His chub nose, full black cheeks that match his belly, long braids, wide eyes — finally in front of me.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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To end the week, however, Justine Skye brought us all back to the present, with her sultry makeup and trending Boho braids.—
Essence,
Essence,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Subsequent seasons have taken advantage of that knowledge by weaving together those effective facets as longer (most over 40 minutes now) episodes.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Aug. 2025
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During peak construction at the Munich complex, the site had to accommodate an extra 400 trucks a day on top of the 750 big rigs weaving through in normal times.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The body, researchers have found, is filled with sensors that feed clues to the brain about how much water or salt an organism needs to consume.—
Dan Samorodnitsky,
Quanta Magazine,
11 Aug. 2025
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These roads aren't salted, citing environmental concerns, and they're plowed last after major thoroughfares and their connectors.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
Verb
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In it, the dog licked its butt, then licked Paul’s lips.—
Simon Bland,
IndieWire,
6 Aug. 2025
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If pets or livestock have contact with the water, clean the animal with clean water right away and keep them from licking their body, the department advises.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Placed between the gums and cheeks, these small sachets (sometimes flavored with mint or fruit) deliver a quick dose of caffeine right into the bloodstream.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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An employee said the restaurant is also considering selling chocolate, strawberry or Oreo cookie flavored cream puffs.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
2 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But after Russia’s defeat at the hands of the British in the costly 1854-56 Crimean War, Tsar Nicholas II decided to cut his losses and relinquish the difficult-to-defend Alaska.—
Dan Morrison,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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But analysis by the Congressional Budget Office shows that raising the age to 69 - up from the current 67 - could cut lifetime benefits by up to 13 percent for anyone born after 1971.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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Everyone else, and that includes nickel cornerback Mike Hilton, is on shaky footing because of their camp performance, inexperience of the unit, and what might become available on the waiver wire and in free agency.—
Omar Kelly
August 15,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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In all likelihood, at least one kicker from the other 10 teams will be released or hit the waiver wire leading up to the cut deadline.—
Mike Kaye
August 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Lace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lace. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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