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as in twisted
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
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
In the series finale, Zendaya’s Rue died of an fentanyl overdose after taking a laced pill from Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje’s Alamo Brown.
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Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
The march is led by the Northern Guard Supporters, a group infamous for its in-game deployment of smoke bombs, tifos (giant banners), and expletive-laced chants.
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Charles Usher,
Midwest Living,
9 June 2026
The season wrapped with the heartbreaking death of Zendaya's Rue Bennett, who overdoses on laced painkillers given to her by Alamo Brown (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje).
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Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
Cyndi Lauper didn’t hold back when a heckler interrupted her opening night in Las Vegas, firing back mid-show with an expletive-laced response that quickly drew cheers from the crowd.
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Kennedy French,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2026
Armed with laced cigarettes and a passion for taking things too far, Paul tests the bonds of everyone involved.
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Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
In 2026, booking a trip at home or abroad can feel laced with uncertainty.
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Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Mar. 2026
However, unlike laced sneakers that are always coming undone, these shoes feature an easy-to-use adjustable hook-and-loop strap for better wearability.
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Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Feb. 2026
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Large hip cutouts showed off her fishnet tights and were laced up with bright orange string, adding a pop of contrasting color.
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Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
Hoskins, who came into the game in the seventh inning, then laced a double that hit the chalk on the left-field line for the go-ahead hit.
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ABC News,
28 June 2026
Pete Crow-Armstrong laced an RBI double in the 10th inning, powering the Chicago Cubs to a 4-3 victory Thursday night over the sinking New York Mets and a sweep of the four-game series.
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Jerry Beach,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Earlier this year, Chanel creative director Matthieu Blazy inspired days of debate when his very whimsical, very extravagant resort show, held in Biarritz, featured a number of sandals that laced around the heel and left the toes exposed.
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Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Thrilling smoky minerality on the nose with an abundance of floral aromatics that is laced with a citrus salinity, such as lemon confit, that has marked acidity and finishing aromas of seashell, making this a gorgeously gastronomic wine.
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Cathrine Todd,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The early morning sun picked out brilliant flashes of red laced with white below an almost black back.
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Marc Terziev,
Outdoor Life,
25 June 2026
On a 3-2 pitch, a Pride hitter laced a shot down the first base line that was instantly waved off as foul by the first base ump.
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Joe Kinsey Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Adjective
The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations described the threats as two profanity-laced, threatening audio messages left for the center.
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Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
In the series finale, Zendaya’s Rue died of an fentanyl overdose after taking a laced pill from Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje’s Alamo Brown.
—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
The march is led by the Northern Guard Supporters, a group infamous for its in-game deployment of smoke bombs, tifos (giant banners), and expletive-laced chants.
—
Charles Usher,
Midwest Living,
9 June 2026
The season wrapped with the heartbreaking death of Zendaya's Rue Bennett, who overdoses on laced painkillers given to her by Alamo Brown (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje).
—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
Cyndi Lauper didn’t hold back when a heckler interrupted her opening night in Las Vegas, firing back mid-show with an expletive-laced response that quickly drew cheers from the crowd.
—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2026
Armed with laced cigarettes and a passion for taking things too far, Paul tests the bonds of everyone involved.
—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
In 2026, booking a trip at home or abroad can feel laced with uncertainty.
—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Mar. 2026
However, unlike laced sneakers that are always coming undone, these shoes feature an easy-to-use adjustable hook-and-loop strap for better wearability.
—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
Williams laced up a pair of the Nike Air Zoom Vapor X tennis shoes, a style which was introduced in 2017.
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Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Large hip cutouts showed off her fishnet tights and were laced up with bright orange string, adding a pop of contrasting color.
—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
Hoskins, who came into the game in the seventh inning, then laced a double that hit the chalk on the left-field line for the go-ahead hit.
—
ABC News,
28 June 2026
Pete Crow-Armstrong laced an RBI double in the 10th inning, powering the Chicago Cubs to a 4-3 victory Thursday night over the sinking New York Mets and a sweep of the four-game series.
—
Jerry Beach,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Earlier this year, Chanel creative director Matthieu Blazy inspired days of debate when his very whimsical, very extravagant resort show, held in Biarritz, featured a number of sandals that laced around the heel and left the toes exposed.
—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Thrilling smoky minerality on the nose with an abundance of floral aromatics that is laced with a citrus salinity, such as lemon confit, that has marked acidity and finishing aromas of seashell, making this a gorgeously gastronomic wine.
—
Cathrine Todd,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The early morning sun picked out brilliant flashes of red laced with white below an almost black back.
—
Marc Terziev,
Outdoor Life,
25 June 2026
On a 3-2 pitch, a Pride hitter laced a shot down the first base line that was instantly waved off as foul by the first base ump.
—
Joe Kinsey Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laced
Adjective
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For Midsummer this June, traditional festivities celebrating the summer solstice across Europe featured flower crowns, dances around maypoles, and people in embroidered folk costumes.
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Trendalytics’ data shows that embroidered shorts are up 88 percent among key influencers.
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The wife of friend Isaac Leonard Ellwood suggested that two wires twisted together would hold the nail in place better — and the inexpensive yet effective design stuck.
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The boardwalk was annihilated up and down the peninsula, crushed into pieces and twisted up like a wooden snake.
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As mourners talked quietly, nursery rhymes were interspersed with traditional gospel hymns.
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On his Instagram, happy photos of his family living the American dream are interspersed with violent admonitions about the forces lurking in his own community and seeking to destroy him.
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In Huntington Beach and San Clemente, the messy, wild waves licked the bottom of the pier structures.
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When the tiffin is returned licked clean, Ila sends another meal but with a note, leading to a rich correspondence between the two.
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The sauce is generously spiced and perfectly savory.
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The scent of pistachio and spices invited visitors toward vendors who offered samples of sweets stuffed with dates or nuts and shots of strong black coffee spiced heavily with cardamom.
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The federal lawsuit, filed in September of 2024, alleged that the 2022 DeSoto County electoral map diluted Black voting power in county office elections.
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In conversations about culture, creativity and innovation, Black American contributions are often celebrated while simultaneously being misunderstood, diluted or folded into broader categories that fail to acknowledge their distinct roots.
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Even its embossed gold letters were written in a vaguely medieval script.
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Holmes wore Malone Souliers’ Koko, a 45mm thong mule made in embossed calfskin leather with a basket-like texture.
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Quen Blackwell’s hair is braided and pulled into a delicate updo that adds volume and structure to her look.
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To have those two things braided together, the pain and then the relief.
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“Laced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laced. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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