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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
Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
The floral eyelet lace design can be worn on its own or layered with a knit wrap once the sun goes down.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
The Dutch royals also collected stamps as part of the Frisian Eleven Cities Tour, with the King, Queen and their youngest daughter lacing up some skates to try ice skating.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
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Noun
During the restoration process for the gown, the conservators found that the satin had held up well, as had the silver lace along the bottom, according to Hills.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
The floral eyelet lace design can be worn on its own or layered with a knit wrap once the sun goes down.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
Ask any Maryland resident, current or former, about their state, and their response is usually laced with pride.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
The Dutch royals also collected stamps as part of the Frisian Eleven Cities Tour, with the King, Queen and their youngest daughter lacing up some skates to try ice skating.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
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At the time, officials said the cables — some nearly 2 inches thick — had never been replaced since the bridge opened in December 1935, prompting a $6 million upgrade that also included electrical and system improvements.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
4 May 2026
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Paramount Skydance said first-quarter profit rose despite shortfalls in the company’s largest business –traditional TV — as revenue dips from cable and broadcast were offset by growth in movie and TV production as well as subscriptions to Paramount+.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
4 May 2026
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Their hair was neatly cut, unlike the wispy tendrils our braids ended in.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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How to refresh boho braids Certain box braid styles like boho braids need a little more maintenance than regular box braids.—
Danielle James,
Allure,
22 Apr. 2026
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With a gallery space split between a dance studio and a film editing room, the exhibition weaves elements of choreography, documentary, oral history and ritual.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Sports fans, theater lovers, and nightlife seekers can weave effortlessly through Daikin Park, Alley Theatre, and the Houston Symphony, with local bars like Angel Share offering creative cocktails and a friendly vibe.—
Carrie Honaker,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2026
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For National Pretzel Day this Sunday, April 26, participating Subway locations within Walmart stores will have $1 soft pretzels (original, salted or cinnamon sugar).—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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The researchers tried to replicate this damage by exposing blood vessel cells directly to salt in a laboratory dish, but the cells showed no harmful effects.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Maximilien, a French national, allegedly uploaded a clip of himself licking a straw from an iJooz vending machine before putting it back in the dispenser.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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There’s Cassie licking a melting ice cream cone as the ice cream drips down her bare chest.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
20 Apr. 2026
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Dijon mustard and white wine vinegar flavor the mayonnaise for the creamy dressing.—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
30 Apr. 2026
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The plant’s formal applications gradually reduced to little more than a flavoring agent, featured famously in root beer alongside sarsaparilla, juniper, and vanilla.—
Kari Traylor,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, Bass has proposed cutting entirely the Animal Services Department’s annual budget for food, which was $200,000 last year, and also slashing the medical supplies budget to $49,000, from $388,000 last year.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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But now that the post-pandemic boom has well and truly gone bust, just showing up with a great looking timepiece isn’t going to cut it.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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Transfer cupcakes to a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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Above him, the attackers shattered monitors, severed electrical wires and smashed pipes.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Lace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lace. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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