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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
Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
Her Dolce & Gabbana wedding dress was a mermaid-style lace gown with sheer long sleeves and a high neckline.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
Justin ordered them liquor and marijuana, which Jane Doe believed was laced, the complaint said.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 27 June 2025
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Noun
At her wedding in 1840, Queen Victoria swapped her velvet robe of state in favor of a white silk gown — its wide, almost off-the-shoulder neckline trimmed with a curtain of lace.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
Her Dolce & Gabbana wedding dress was a mermaid-style lace gown with sheer long sleeves and a high neckline.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
Verb
The bodice included corsetry details from the silhouette to the intricate lacing elements.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
Justin ordered them liquor and marijuana, which Jane Doe believed was laced, the complaint said.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lace
Noun
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The roster covers hundreds of broadcast, cable and streaming programs debuting throughout 2025, including many still listed as TBA (to be announced).—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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Spectrum pros: No contracts: None of Spectrum’s internet or cable TV plans have contracts.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Essentially, anything that allows hair to peek out while it’s tied back into ponytails or braids.—
Sydney Wingfield,
Glamour,
8 July 2025
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Willie and son strike a chord When the curtain rose to reveal Willie Nelson, braids and all, the crowd once again rose as one.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
7 July 2025
Verb
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The idea of American exceptionalism is woven into the fabric of the country’s identity.—
Brendan Rascius
July 11,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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For more info: CBS News GAMES: Candy Land, the game that still hits a sweet spot For the last 75 years, generations have taken turns weaving through a rainbow road, surrounded by all things candy.—
David Morgan
July 11,
CBS News,
11 July 2025
Verb
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The city doesn't salt or plow residential roads unless the city calls in private contractors, which is done on a case-by-case basis.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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The Nashville Department of Transportation has pre-treated the roads, and crews are on standby to salt and plow as the weather arrives on Friday and will work in 12-hour shifts until routes are clear.—
Laura L. Davis,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Verb
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In the video, the mother dog stays close to her pup, licking him and standing over him protectively.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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While her Nickelodeon and Disney peers have seemingly all had at least one major scandal to their names (ranging from incessant twerking and licking unpurchased donuts to near-fatal overdoses), Palmer’s celebrity was, in part, defined by her lack of verifiable scandals.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
25 June 2025
Verb
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How to flavor Dry rubs can add a layer of great flavor.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 July 2025
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Make the rice mixture, with is flavored with thyme and Parmesan, before frying it to a crisp golden brown.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
3 July 2025
Verb
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During a June 10 hearing, Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said he was disappointed with the administration’s budget request for the Navy for the 2026 fiscal year, which cut the spending to $21 billion from $37 billion in the prior year.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
9 July 2025
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Both headphones are astonishingly quiet, virtually eliminating lower drone sounds, cutting higher frequency noises like key clicks, and even erasing piercing sounds like dogs barking with a bit of music.—
Ryan Waniata,
Wired News,
9 July 2025
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Beyond basic navigation, the Sunseeker Elite X7 also introduces Advanced Wire-Free Mapping, eliminating the need for physical boundary wires.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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The gown also featured massive 3D flowers attached to wires that formed a halo around her.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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“Lace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lace. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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