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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
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
For the ready-to-wear line, Tcherassi created signature striped dresses and cover-ups in deep blue guipure lace perfect for lounging around Capri.
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Alison Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
Aemilia Madden,
Glamour,
18 June 2026
Nitazenes are predominantly sold online, both on the clear web and dark web, and are often laced into other substances to increase their potency.
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Jonathan Moens — Bellingcat,
STAT,
18 June 2026
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Noun
There was lace everywhere and leather too.
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Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
For the ready-to-wear line, Tcherassi created signature striped dresses and cover-ups in deep blue guipure lace perfect for lounging around Capri.
—
Alison Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
Verb
Some are slim and laced, almost one-to-one swaps for ballet flats, and are versatile enough to wear with everything from romantic dresses to linen pants.
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Aemilia Madden,
Glamour,
18 June 2026
Nitazenes are predominantly sold online, both on the clear web and dark web, and are often laced into other substances to increase their potency.
—
Jonathan Moens — Bellingcat,
STAT,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for lace
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lace
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The spots urging public action more closely resemble a cable TV carriage fight, but the stakes in this case are much higher, given the FCC’s threat to revoke ABC’s broadcast licenses.
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David Yurman jewelry is known for its timeless American luxury style that can worn for everyday use, not just special occasions, and for its signature sculptural cable motif.
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By contrast, Schoenaerts’ Krem is a look in search of a character, physically striking with his studded face and long mohawk braid but never given enough complexity to be interesting.
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That’s pretty early to settle on a beauty uniform, yes, but as a young Black girl—and a Nigerian at that—getting braids felt like a natural part of life.
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Father Joseph Balikuddembe, a young priest, weaves down the aisle for communion, depositing wafers on the nuns' lips.
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For once the story seems less about progress in the nuts and bolts of how the cars weave their way around road hazards.
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Additionally, while seeds are heart-healthy, roasted and salted seeds can be high in sodium.
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The best water purifier for traveling abroad is often a reverse osmosis filter, which removes bacteria, viruses and even salt.
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After milking, the cows would return themselves to their fresh pasture and spend the day grazing, snoozing, licking one another, and cooling off in the shade of pine trees.
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Bring along a friend who wouldn’t be able to indulge in these kinds of finger-licking treats otherwise.
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Hof Alma at Rina Rina’s signature tropical frozen gimlet is flavored with passion fruit, orange and lime juice with a base of gin.
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The base of this simple mocktail is a homemade ginger-lime cordial that's brightly flavored and not too sweet.
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The current unrest first erupted in May after Paz cut long-standing fuel subsidies to shrink the deficit.
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Some analysts expect Apple could benefit as manufacturers of Android devices cut specs or raise prices.
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Vines have grown through the fence and barbed wire surrounding a tall art deco building in this city’s downtown, and cigarette holders and empty food tins litter the tall weeds.
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To improve drainage and keep the roots from rotting in a soggy container, set the pot on bricks or a wire plant stand to lift it off the ground.
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“Lace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lace. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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