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as in weaved
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 interspersed
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 licked
to strike repeatedly
laced the seaman's back with the cat-o'-nine-tails
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as in diluted
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 laced
Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
Both styles come pre-laced with flat cotton shoelaces with round polyester laces included as an alternate option.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
During the trial, after Cardi took the stand to deliver her testimony, several of her impassioned exchanges with the plaintiff's lawyer, Ron Rosen Janfaza, went viral due to her unfiltered, expletive-laced responses and animated expressions, including eye rolls and shrugs.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Nearby, along an entrance to Highway 101, a separate barrier was tagged with an expletive-laced anti-Israel message referencing the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement, along with additional swastikas scattered throughout the area.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Twenty-two years ago, Curtis turned in some of her best work as a sassy rocker teenager trapped in the body of her strait-laced mom, and revisiting that concept is more than enough reason to launch a sequel.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2025
The event culminated in several colleagues drenching Beam in pepper-spray laced water, his lawsuit alleges.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Shelly Culbertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Their language was neutral and polished, laced with political jargon.
—Andrew Rojecki, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025
Gopnik credits Kleinschmidt with considerable, if ponderous, insight laced with anecdotes, often inappropriately intimate, about his many famous literary and artistic patients.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
Brittany paired the jeans with a long-sleeve white top with a bust that was laced up like a football.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
But the next batter, Betts, laced a first-pitch sinker into center for an RBI double.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
There's always the risk of cocaine, methamphetamines and other drugs being laced with synthetic fentanyl, and Tim knows of these dangers firsthand.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Many drugs today are laced with fentanyl.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
As a paranormal series laced with youthful nostalgia, Gravity Falls was well equipped to handle a Halloween episode.
—Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
And are eight days removed from expletive-laced chants from their supporters’ group and calls for coach Phil Neville’s immediate dismissal.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
Both styles come pre-laced with flat cotton shoelaces with round polyester laces included as an alternate option.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
During the trial, after Cardi took the stand to deliver her testimony, several of her impassioned exchanges with the plaintiff's lawyer, Ron Rosen Janfaza, went viral due to her unfiltered, expletive-laced responses and animated expressions, including eye rolls and shrugs.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Nearby, along an entrance to Highway 101, a separate barrier was tagged with an expletive-laced anti-Israel message referencing the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement, along with additional swastikas scattered throughout the area.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Twenty-two years ago, Curtis turned in some of her best work as a sassy rocker teenager trapped in the body of her strait-laced mom, and revisiting that concept is more than enough reason to launch a sequel.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2025
The event culminated in several colleagues drenching Beam in pepper-spray laced water, his lawsuit alleges.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
There are some 51 million tons of rubble laced with thousands of unexploded bombs.
—Shelly Culbertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Their language was neutral and polished, laced with political jargon.
—Andrew Rojecki, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025
Gopnik credits Kleinschmidt with considerable, if ponderous, insight laced with anecdotes, often inappropriately intimate, about his many famous literary and artistic patients.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
Brittany paired the jeans with a long-sleeve white top with a bust that was laced up like a football.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
But the next batter, Betts, laced a first-pitch sinker into center for an RBI double.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
There's always the risk of cocaine, methamphetamines and other drugs being laced with synthetic fentanyl, and Tim knows of these dangers firsthand.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Many drugs today are laced with fentanyl.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
As a paranormal series laced with youthful nostalgia, Gravity Falls was well equipped to handle a Halloween episode.
—Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laced
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Some even licked the candy to soften it -- a trick used by contestants in the show.—
Hakyung Kate Lee,
ABC News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Napkins were crumpled; plates were licked.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
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For contrast, Bailey spiced up her look with a minidress by Kim Shui.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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All chicken tenders are spiced-to-order, with seven levels of heat.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Oct. 2025
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Americano Americano is a shot of espresso that’s diluted with hot water, resulting in a smoother and more balanced flavor.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
23 Oct. 2025
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While bleach should never be used at full-strength on any floors, it can be diluted and used on concrete, tile, and sometimes vinyl.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The embroidered panel involves a staggering 440,000 stitches.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025
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Lace slips and embroidered skirts stood out as favorites.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Late in the second half against the Cowboys, Surtain tried to wrap up Pickens and twisted 360 degrees while trying to bring the wideout down around his upper body.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
27 Oct. 2025
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His right foot twisted sharply to the side in what was such a gruesome injury that the TV crew didn't replay it.—
Anne Erickson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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First-time directors Chilnick, the doc’s writer, and Rakovskyi, who handles DP duties, take a straightforward approach, working mostly in vérité, with occasional to-the-camera interviews interspersed.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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His video interspersed images of him walking the city with footage of immigration officials arresting people and cited his recent legislation banning federal law enforcement from masking their identities in California and greenlighting denser housing near transit hubs.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Trump has also lashed out at China over its restrictions on rare earth exports and his administration is launching a probe looking into whether China complied with a trade agreement from 2019.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Gakpo should have equalised with an 87th-minute header that went well wide, 23 minutes after Salah lashed at a close-range shot and missed the goal by some distance.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Its iterations of the iconic libation — each arrives pre-salted — run from the classic to the frozen guacamole-flavored to the salsa-oriented.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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The versatility of flavored, baked tofu is endless; drop it in soup, add it to salad, layer it in a sandwich, toss it with noodles, thread it on skewers for the barbecue — or simply cut it into cubes for a quick snack.—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Laced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laced. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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