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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
Essence, 5 Jan. 2026
The Grammy-winning singer’s mom, Tish Cyrus, accompanied her for the special night, coordinating with her daughter in a black suit over a lace blouse.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 4 Jan. 2026
Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
His running went downhill fast, lacing up for what would be the last run of his life on Labor Day in 2023.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 2 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The dress in question was a figure-hugging strapless gown with lace detailing.
—Essence, 5 Jan. 2026
The Grammy-winning singer’s mom, Tish Cyrus, accompanied her for the special night, coordinating with her daughter in a black suit over a lace blouse.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 4 Jan. 2026
Verb
Running Shoes From lacing up to lapping the track, these running shoes feel good on your feet.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
His running went downhill fast, lacing up for what would be the last run of his life on Labor Day in 2023.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lace
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The cable was later recovered by deputies.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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These heating cables can be placed in the gutters and dropped into the downspouts to prevent ice buildup during extended periods of freezing weather.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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Julianne Hough's crop is adorned with French braid-like details along the hairline that help add volume and interest.—
Audrey Noble,
InStyle,
13 Jan. 2026
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The veil seamlessly transitions into sculptural braids, and the almost mythical look was topped off with perfectly clear glass tips over her natural nails.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
12 Jan. 2026
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An hour later, for its first concert since the fires, parishioners sat in awe as Grammy Award winning violinist Anne Akiko Meyers weaved her bow across her violin, the music of Johann Sebastian Bach echoing through the church.—
Camelia Heins,
Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Culturally, 2026 is the year cannabis truly weaves into everyday life.—
Amplified Content Studio,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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These evocative, volcanic islands, cast adrift off the northeast coast of Sicily, remain salted, fresh, and gloriously disheveled.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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At home, try to only salt in ice-prone areas of your property.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Weir picked up his first guitar licks from David Nelson and future Jefferson Airplane member Jorma Kaukonen.—
Richard Gehr,
Rolling Stone,
10 Jan. 2026
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Other photos showed Owen proudly licking the faces of his owners and getting some hugs and pats from the reality star, her husband and children.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Antica Dolceria Bonajuto along Corso Umberto is Sicily’s oldest chocolate factory—the chocolate here is dark, richly flavored, and crumbly rather than smooth.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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At the core of it are herbs—grand wormwood, green anise, and fennel—that are infused and re-distilled and flavored usually with more herbs like angelica, star anise, licorice root, and others.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
10 Jan. 2026
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Carolina cut the lead 17-14 at halftime after a 1-yard touchdown run by Hubbard and a 16-yard scramble by Young, the second-longest TD run of his career.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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This same staff cut him to make room for a waiver-wire claim before the start of the 2024 season.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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Sometimes rats chew the machines' wires or an explosion causes more serious damage.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Jan. 2026
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This same staff cut him to make room for a waiver-wire claim before the start of the 2024 season.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Lace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lace. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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