lace (into)

verb

Definition of lace (into)next
as in to fault

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lace (into)
  1. fault
  2. blame
  3. pan
  4. criticize
  5. attack
  6. crucify
  7. assail
  8. revile
Verb
  • Sherrill faulted the software vendor responsible for the defective system, the MVC for taking roughly a year to resolve the problem, and the previous administration for failing to disclose the error once it had been identified publicly.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 23 July 2026
  • Companies, Fitzpatrick said, can’t fault ratings platforms for overlooking efforts that are hidden from view.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 20 July 2026
Definition of fault
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  • Many blamed the incident on his government's progressive policies and publicly rallied for new border checks at sea, air and land ports of entry.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The site, known as Pecan Island, became available as part of a legal settlement that resolves dozens of lawsuits that blame ExxonMobil for pollution and coastal land loss, the newspaper reports.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of blame
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  • Add 4–5 eggplant planks to pan and cook, turning halfway through, until golden brown, 7–9 minutes per side.
    — Rachel Dolfi, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 July 2026
  • Even though the movie was panned by critics, audiences embraced Michael, giving it a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
    — David Deal, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of pan
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  • McKenzie hasn’t shied away from criticizing celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Matt Damon who have made money hawking cryptocurrency companies in ads.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The powerful Florida Sheriff’s Association is the latest group to criticize the November ballot measure to roll back property taxes, joining what has been a drumbeat of opposition from law enforcement and first responder organizations.
    — Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of criticize
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  • That strike came after Kuwait said Iran attacked one of its water facilities.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The chain of events that led to another extermination began when Lauren Cohan’s Maggie and Jeffrey Dean Morgan’s Negan captured their season 2 nemesis, the Dama (Lisa Emery), after the big bad had her men attack them.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of attack
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  • Armie Hammer is comparing his exile from Hollywood to being crucified.
    — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
  • Thursday’s liturgy recalls the foot-washing Jesus performed on his 12 apostles at The Last Supper together before he was crucified.
    — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Definition of crucify
Verb
  • Trump has personally assailed justices who rule against him in stark terms.
    — Gene Johnson, Fortune, 24 July 2026
  • Even the urologist’s office has athletic jerseys hanging in the treatment room so that men’s masculinity will not be assailed.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 16 July 2026
Definition of assail
Verb
  • The Houthi rebels have long been backed by Iran and reviled by Saudi Arabia.
    — Chris Lau, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
  • For a stock that just debuted a few weeks ago, it's fairly reviled.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz,Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 16 July 2026
Definition of revile
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