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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
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
Possibly my favorite fall fashion combo, the contrast of sturdy leather moto boots with a dainty silk and lace slip dress creates an effortlessly chic outfit.
—Clare Holden, Glamour, 6 Oct. 2025
Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
Sandu’s reelection came amidst an election that was laced with allegations of Russian interference and was marred by fake bomb threats.
—Rajeev Tyagi, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The stretch laces provide the most secure fit, and inside, the sneaker has an insole with anatomical cushioning for the most comfort and support possible.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
Possibly my favorite fall fashion combo, the contrast of sturdy leather moto boots with a dainty silk and lace slip dress creates an effortlessly chic outfit.
—Clare Holden, Glamour, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
These aren’t, but the Harry Fraud and Alchemist-laced beats serve as fertile ground for everyone.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
Sandu’s reelection came amidst an election that was laced with allegations of Russian interference and was marred by fake bomb threats.
—Rajeev Tyagi, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lace
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With a roster of guests including Angela Bassett, Celia Weston, Grace Gummer, Danny Huston, and Neil Patrick Harris, this is when the series cemented its transition from cable oddity to a genuine drawing card in the entertainment industry.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Oct. 2025
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European officials have also been warning about other hybrid threats and suspect Moscow was behind a string of incidents, including the sabotage of an undersea cable, cyberattacks, GPS jamming of civil aviation, and even acts of arson.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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This dress-up set includes Wednesday's iconic dress and long braids, Thing, a belt, and tights.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
1 Oct. 2025
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Smith, who is a global ambassador for Dior Beauty, sat front row at the spring/summer 2026 womenswear show—alongside fellow ambassadors Anya Taylor-Joy and Blackpink's Jisoo—wearing head-to-toe Dior and a high, multi-layered updo that began with braids and ended in a perky pile of waves.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
1 Oct. 2025
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By weaving Hartley's story into the narrative, Murphy explored the fear and paranoia that surrounded rural Wisconsin during the time of Gein’s actual crimes.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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Over 10,000 native plants weave their way around the building’s exterior and interior—a nod to Brazil’s tropical ethos.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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That salted caramel and pistachio combo adds this nutty sweetness that makes Chalet feel even more indulgent.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
3 Oct. 2025
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This gift set is packed with six different hot chocolate mixes in various rich flavors (salted caramel and toasted marshmallow among them).—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
2 Oct. 2025
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In fact, the mischievous pup led his owner directly to the scene of the crime by licking his lips constantly, which seemed awfully curious.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Bear 856 is also a large, male brown bear, who is easily identifiable to park rangers due to the animal's unusual habit of licking his lips — a behavior not typically observed in brown bears.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Both drinks start with gin, but while the Negroni uses Campari’s bright bitter orange for its trademark bitterness, the Remember the Alimony uses the broodier Cynar, similarly bitter but at a lower and more vegetal hum, flavored with, among other things, artichokes.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
4 Oct. 2025
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Since developing the coffee program at Yum Village, where Nyles crafted coffee beverages infused with Afro-Caribbean flavors like lattes flavored with buttered rum and scotch bonnets, Hold Me Closer XX is now located inside the Corktown production studio 1301 Studios.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Vance said one portion of Democrats are making unreasonable demands to restore more than $1 trillion over the next decade in healthcare spending that was cut earlier this year.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Training, professional development, and the Safe Cities Partnership are among the areas cut.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Welcome to Sportico’s transactions wire, a weekly rundown of personnel, partnerships, products and purchases across the sports business industry.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, a story from Indiana explains how one bird species skewers its prey on barbed wire, then returns for it later.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Lace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lace. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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