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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
Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Lipa wore a romantic see-through lace gown, while Turner sported a chic brown suit.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
Lost in the pages of Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights, a room can transform into a gothic sanctuary laced with sophisticated floral bedding.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Prices start at only $8 with this two-piece set of dainty lace placemats that look like family heirlooms.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Lipa wore a romantic see-through lace gown, while Turner sported a chic brown suit.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
Verb
Not long after high school students typically settle into their first-period class, two Central Florida basketball teams will be lacing up high tops and getting ready to play a state semifinal game on Thursday.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
Lost in the pages of Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights, a room can transform into a gothic sanctuary laced with sophisticated floral bedding.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lace
Noun
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Once a plethora of different cable channels would submit shows, but consolidation means there are fewer sending projects in.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Carlsbad cables would come ashore underground and enter a 100-square-foot vault to be installed on land owned by the state Parks Department just east of Carlsbad Boulevard, north of Palomar Airport Road.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Wearing a blue jail jumpsuit with her hair tied into two blonde braids, Ortiz did not enter a plea during a brief hearing in downtown Los Angeles late Tuesday afternoon.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Yet, for millions of Black women across the world who regularly wear braids, twists and extensions, troubling new evidence suggests the synthetic hair used to create these styles may expose them to toxic substances.—
Rebekah Evans,
TheWeek,
9 Mar. 2026
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On the opening shift, Boldy got the puck at the far blue line, weaved though a few Rangers defenders and fired through a screen to beat the New York goalie just 35 seconds into the period.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
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The checkpoint ahead crawls forward as officers slide mirrors beneath cars and canines weave through the line, sniffing for explosives.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Mar. 2026
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Chocolate Frosting For chocolate frosting, in a medium saucepan heat salted butter and unsweetened chocolate, cut up, over low until melted.—
Maddy Bendgen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2026
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Plantain chips, served with a spicy aji amarillo dipping sauce, and salted edamame beans set the tone of the signature tasting menu.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
12 Mar. 2026
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The spotless streets are polished nightly by the feet of families licking ice cream.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Mar. 2026
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The dog ignored him, and licked the boy’s face.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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They’re flavored with Earl Grey tea and white chocolate, which gives the treats a creamy dairy flavor.—
Restaurant Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Your family will rave about the rich gravy, flavored with stout, balsamic vinegar, and a couple of tablespoons of instant dark-roast coffee.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Even as Michigan State came roaring back in the second half, cutting the lead to just two in the final minute, UCLA never flinched.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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Orangefield cut the lead to 8 points a couple of times late in the game, but Cobb made 5 of 6 free throws in the final 46 seconds to keep the Bobcats at bay.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2026
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The scammers requested payment for fees associated with permit applications, and asked the recipients to transfer the payment by wire.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Seeking copper wire, preparing a poultice, pouring a bath — these turn passivity into agency.—
Jan Steyn,
The Dial,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Lace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lace. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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