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noun

Definition of lacenext
1
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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2
as in braid
a length of something formed of three or more strands woven together there will be gold lace decorating both sleeves of the new uniform

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lace

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verb

ˈlās How to pronounce lace (audio)
1
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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2
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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3
as in to lick
to strike repeatedly laced the seaman's back with the cat-o'-nine-tails

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4
as in to flavor
to make more pleasant to the taste by adding something intensely flavored a savory dish laced with saffron and ginger

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5
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
Noun
When in doubt, reach for a slip dress, especially one featuring summery lace, embroidery, or crochet. — Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 10 July 2026 Offered with laces or the BOA dial, its outsole sports top-notch traction via four lug shapes. — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Verb
Earlier this year, Chanel creative director Matthieu Blazy inspired days of debate when his very whimsical, very extravagant resort show, held in Biarritz, featured a number of sandals that laced around the heel and left the toes exposed. — Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 26 June 2026 But as Alex Ovechkin summers back home, wrestling with a decision about whether to lace up the skates for a 22nd NHL season at age 41, the news of what is happening in the American capital must have reached the Russian capital. — Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for lace
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lace
  1. cable
  2. braid
  3. weave
  4. salt
  5. lick
  6. flavor
  7. cut
  8. wire
Noun
  • The mid-size frame and 'fuel' tank are newly designed for this model; the latter is actually a two-liter lockable storage box that can hold your gloves and charging cable.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 5 July 2026
  • The kit also comes with thoughtful extras, including a spare bulb, cable ties, a spring clip, and a solar panel for breezy installation.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026
Definition of cable
Noun
  • Those with straight manes would do well to sleep in a bun or braids for a little extra oomph—the organic texture is the whole point.
    — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 4 July 2026
  • From that glossy start emerges an elaborate, colossal bun composed of braids in varying widths—from pencil-thin plaits woven around the base to chunkier folds making up the lion’s share of the height-enhancing sculpture.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 29 June 2026
Definition of braid
Verb
  • The hotel’s design concept weaves a story around the fictional historic Lamarck University, an homage to the French evolutionary theorist, which was supposedly founded in 1894, then abandoned in the 1940s, and ultimately restored by Marriott.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • For around 20 minutes, the pilot weaved his cheeky confession in clear loops above the Dee estuary, leaving an unmistakable signature in the sky.
    — Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Definition of weave
Verb
  • There also are chocolate chips, sprinkles, coconut flakes, hot fudge, salted caramel sauce and strawberry sauce.
    — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 11 July 2026
  • With notes of pistachio, vanilla and salted caramel, this shower gel has a deliciously sweet scent that lasts all day.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
Definition of salt
Verb
  • As flames licked at the fabric and smoke curled toward the ceiling, an overcapacity crowd of more than 1,800 panicked, rushing for the exits and jamming against doors that opened inward.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
  • Signs paws have already been burned include limping, refusing to walk, licking or chewing feet, darker or damaged pads and visible blisters or redness.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026
Definition of lick
Verb
  • This ratio is better than leaner beef mixes because most of the fat drips away during grilling but leaves moisture and flavor behind.
    — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026
  • That fluffy powder is gently patted into cups and flavored with various syrups, such as lime or strawberry.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of flavor
Verb
  • But hotels in Miami or Fort Lauderdale aren’t as desperate now to cut them.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026
  • Clean larger produce, like melons, with a brush and cut away any bruised or damaged portions.
    — Alex Nettles, AJC.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of cut
Noun
  • But Norway were angered by England’s first goal which came after a goal kick appeared to hit an overhead sky camera wire before dropping to Elliot Anderson in the build-up.
    — The Athletic Soccer Experts, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • Pixel control unlocked The system combines a phase-change material with a crossbar network of copper wires similar to those used in display technologies.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Definition of wire

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