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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
Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Vincent opted for a classic suit and tie, like his father, and the princess opted for a spring style in a floral print dress with lace borders by Sandro.
—Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 28 May 2026
Maven Navarro
june 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
After a sacy fly by Bazzana tied it, Ramírez laced a 2-2 curveball over leaping first baseman Ben Rice and down the right-field line for a 5-4 lead.
—Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 3 June 2026
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Noun
June Ambrose’s shoe collaboration with Naturalizer, for example, features Ghillie lace up stiletto sneaker pumps, while Sneex specializes in sneaker-heel hybrid options.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Vincent opted for a classic suit and tie, like his father, and the princess opted for a spring style in a floral print dress with lace borders by Sandro.
—Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 28 May 2026
Verb
These examples are among the more tame messages — many are laced with profanity and references to violence.
—Maven Navarro
june 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
After a sacy fly by Bazzana tied it, Ramírez laced a 2-2 curveball over leaping first baseman Ben Rice and down the right-field line for a 5-4 lead.
—Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lace
Noun
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His team unleashed a large advertising buy — a major chunk of his remaining campaign funds — placing spots on cable TV and online beginning in late March.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Credo Technology — Shares plunged 12% despite Credo, which produces cables and chips to connect powerful AI computers, reporting a fourth-quarter beat on both the top and bottom lines.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
Noun
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One of the girls has braids and was wearing a black coat and red shirt, another wore a pink bonnet and black shirt, and the third wore a white shirt.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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In the photo, the two are riding bikes together, with Hamilton dressed in a white jersey and baseball cap, and Kardashian in a puffy blue windbreaker, shades and a slick back braid.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Here, at this 200,000-square-foot factory, seamstresses work eight and sometimes 12 hours a day, weaving together the American flag.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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In the city center and on the outskirts, cars, bicycles and pedestrians weave around the trash piles.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The beloved bakery serves up homemade treats like butterscotch blondies and salted chocolate chip cookies, alongside sandwiches perfect for alfresco beach picnics.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 2026
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Let sit until ready to use (salting will pull out excess moisture from tomatoes).—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 June 2026
Verb
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When the tiffin is returned licked clean, Ila sends another meal but with a note, leading to a rich correspondence between the two.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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Just outside the room, Hadley eagerly licked it up.—
Laura Ungar,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
Verb
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The rum is flavored with spices like cardamom, vanilla bean, cinnamon, rose hip, anise, lemon peel, orange peel, and allspice, which are sourced from the nearby North Truro Atlantic Spice Company.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 May 2026
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An overcrowded pan will cause food to steam instead of brown, resulting in an inferior texture and possibly flavor.—
Sheena Chihak,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2026
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The shortstop also rocketed a 441-foot, two-run home run off Giants right-hander Keaton Winn in the eighth to cut San Francisco’s lead to 4-3.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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Based on 2026 opening day figures, eight teams would have to cut payroll to get under the cap.—
Ronald Blum,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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While rural birds rely on green leaves, seeds, and occasional green glass, city birds heavily favor synthetic, high-contrast materials, making green glass and red wire their top two decorations.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Duroseau was found guilty of conspiracy and three wire-fraud counts.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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“Lace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lace. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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