as in embroidered
Related Words
Relevance
1
as in twisted
to cause to twine about one another
the gardener laced the shoots of ivy around the trellis to direct their growth
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in interspersed
to scatter or set here and there among other things
the decorator laced small mirrors among the knickknacks for added effect
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in licked
to strike repeatedly
laced the seaman's back with the cat-o'-nine-tails
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
5
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
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
Reuters, NBC news, 5 Nov. 2025
And in the last days of August, laughter and pot would waft over the scene, happiness laced with sadness.
—Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
Other videos encourage viewers to ingest water laced with borax, a powdery substance found in laundry detergent, in order to reduce inflammation and joint pain.
—Jason Liebowitz, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
In May, Arctic Wolf Labs released details about a spearphishing campaign hurled by threat group Venom Spider at hiring managers, with threat actors using résumés laced with malware when applying for jobs.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
Sophia Haley Marks, 20, was previously charged in 2023 after allegedly directly selling De Niro Rodriguez counterfeit oxycodone pills laced with fentanyl.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
There was the green under, but on top of it, there was a brand silk tool and a brand laced top.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
The proof is in the pudding, with the pudding being a sweeping assortment of pieces that are both nostalgia-laced and prepared to serve the needs of modern-day tastemakers.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
When the asteroid struck Earth, a cloud of dust laced with iridium, a metal common in meteorites, blanketed the planet.
—Dino Grandoni The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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
Verb
An Australian woman sentenced to life in prison for killing three relatives with a meal laced with toxic mushrooms has filed an appeal to overturn her conviction, according to court documents.
—Reuters, NBC news, 5 Nov. 2025
And in the last days of August, laughter and pot would waft over the scene, happiness laced with sadness.
—Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
Other videos encourage viewers to ingest water laced with borax, a powdery substance found in laundry detergent, in order to reduce inflammation and joint pain.
—Jason Liebowitz, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
In May, Arctic Wolf Labs released details about a spearphishing campaign hurled by threat group Venom Spider at hiring managers, with threat actors using résumés laced with malware when applying for jobs.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
Sophia Haley Marks, 20, was previously charged in 2023 after allegedly directly selling De Niro Rodriguez counterfeit oxycodone pills laced with fentanyl.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
There was the green under, but on top of it, there was a brand silk tool and a brand laced top.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
The proof is in the pudding, with the pudding being a sweeping assortment of pieces that are both nostalgia-laced and prepared to serve the needs of modern-day tastemakers.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
When the asteroid struck Earth, a cloud of dust laced with iridium, a metal common in meteorites, blanketed the planet.
—Dino Grandoni The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laced
Adjective
-
The embroidered panel involves a staggering 440,000 stitches.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025
-
Lace slips and embroidered skirts stood out as favorites.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Others said preachers twisted scripture to silence them.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
-
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
Verb
-
McClintock’s long stints in California’s capital of Sacramento were interspersed with several unsuccessful runs for statewide office.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
-
A lot of mobility work, but interspersed with heavy compound movements.—
Alex Ross,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
Some even licked the candy to soften it -- a trick used by contestants in the show.—
Hakyung Kate Lee,
ABC News,
17 Oct. 2025
-
Napkins were crumpled; plates were licked.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
This apple dessert is perfectly spiced and iced with a decadent cream cheese frosting.—
Krissy Tiglias,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
-
Sophie Buhai’s faux pearl and black glass crystal drop earrings and Yi Collection’s emerald and gold ring spiced up the sophisticated look.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
The Department of Justice sued Texas in 2021, alleging its maps diluted minority voting power, but the case ended before any ruling.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Nov. 2025
-
Bleach should never be used on a mattress, even if it's diluted.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
-
The Italian fashion house reimagined the timeless silhouette popularized in the 1950s with a high-shine gold coin detail and an embossed logo on the tongue.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
-
Along with being functional, these bowls offer a modern look with an embossed texture surrounding the exterior and gradient color scheme that fades from the smallest bowl to the largest.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
When the humans return, there are only a handful, better clothed, hair braided and combed, new fashions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
-
The grove is home to approximately 500 giant sequoias, some around 3,000 years old, a petite, braided, and energetic ranger informed the crowd.—
Gloria Liu,
Outside Online,
22 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Laced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laced. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share