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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
Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
As for his new bride, she could be seen wearing a lace wedding dress with a white fur coat over it and diamond drop earrings.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Ed Silverman, STAT, 6 Apr. 2026
The document is laced with blatantly political language and resurfaces grievances that have been the subject of right-wing ire for years.
—ArsTechnica, 6 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Carpenter saved one of her boldest statements for the final stretch, rocking a sizzling, see-through black lace bodysuit that left little to the imagination.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
As for his new bride, she could be seen wearing a lace wedding dress with a white fur coat over it and diamond drop earrings.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
Our choice today is laced with traces of cocoa.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 6 Apr. 2026
The document is laced with blatantly political language and resurfaces grievances that have been the subject of right-wing ire for years.
—ArsTechnica, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lace
Noun
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Netflix was early to the streaming game, scooping up a number of cord cutters with its significantly cheaper online alternative to pricey cable packages.—
Sarah Whitten,Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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The debate will also air nationally on Nexstar’s cable news outlet NewsNation and be livestreamed over its political website The Hill.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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When my older kids get off the bus in the afternoon and ask to help braid or brush the dough with egg yolk or shake on some everything but the bagel seasoning.—
Risa Polansky Shiman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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Protective styles like low buns or braids can also reduce frizz throughout the day.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The mandolins weave intricate patterns together, in counterpoint or unison.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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This over 1,000-mile route weaves through breathtaking Great Lakes landscapes, tracing the edge of the glacier that covered these parts over 12,000 years ago.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Angel’s Envy Series Cask Strength Bourbon's taste profile begins with cherry cordial and salted caramel that lead into a rich, layered palate of apple cider, red wine notes, and creamy ganache.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
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The cheese is salted and aged, with the temperature and humidity closely monitored throughout the process.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
31 Mar. 2026
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Both have walked away from battles licking their wounds.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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Five caribou stood licking at the stain.—
Frank Glaser,
Outdoor Life,
1 Apr. 2026
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These puffs are flavored with Gruyere, dry mustard, and cayenne.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Because these pits are often discarded by food processing facilities and tend to cost less than raw nuts, some commercial producers use them to flavor their almond extract.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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Minnesota led by 10 with about four minutes left before Houston used an 8-2 run, with four points from Alperen Sengun, to cut the lead to 132-128 with about a minute to go.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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It is equipped with fold-out platforms, a large glass-bottom pool, and a lounge with a DJ booth, meaning seafarers can play with water toys by day and cut shapes by night.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
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Deputies said more than a half-mile of copper wire, 2,800 feet, was stolen during the thefts.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Nyuyen’s compound was surrounded by a 12-ft wall of barbed wire and guard posts.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Lace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lace. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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