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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
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2025
Unlike his predecessor, who played the Doctor as somewhat straight-laced, Troughton brought some flair to the Time Lord, with a scruffier appearance and more eccentric disposition.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 23 Nov. 2025
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
Tony Aiello, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Part of the Table Mountain National Park UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cape Point Nature Reserve is laced with trails, like the three-mile, out-and-back Olifantsbos Shipwreck Trail.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026
His inspirational story was highlighted Tuesday, when he was named TCU’s Honorary Captain and laced up a special, one-of-a-kind pair of sneakers.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 31 Dec. 2025
Hunters, riot police and even the military have been deployed, using drones that bark like dogs, traps laced with honey and even mechanical wolves to keep the bears at bay.
—Peter Guo, NBC news, 31 Dec. 2025
There’s a feeling of optimism laced with caution, which is the best way to make important decisions, especially about family.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 30 Dec. 2025
Sorry, Baby is extremely up my alley, a deeply moving, highly empathetic story of overcoming trauma, laced with pitch-black humor.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 29 Dec. 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
Adjective
Bally said in an expletive-laced recording.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2025
Unlike his predecessor, who played the Doctor as somewhat straight-laced, Troughton brought some flair to the Time Lord, with a scruffier appearance and more eccentric disposition.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 23 Nov. 2025
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
At the sentencing, Jenkins said a family member maliciously gave him a smoke laced with PCP.
—Tony Aiello, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Part of the Table Mountain National Park UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cape Point Nature Reserve is laced with trails, like the three-mile, out-and-back Olifantsbos Shipwreck Trail.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026
His inspirational story was highlighted Tuesday, when he was named TCU’s Honorary Captain and laced up a special, one-of-a-kind pair of sneakers.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 31 Dec. 2025
Hunters, riot police and even the military have been deployed, using drones that bark like dogs, traps laced with honey and even mechanical wolves to keep the bears at bay.
—Peter Guo, NBC news, 31 Dec. 2025
There’s a feeling of optimism laced with caution, which is the best way to make important decisions, especially about family.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 30 Dec. 2025
Sorry, Baby is extremely up my alley, a deeply moving, highly empathetic story of overcoming trauma, laced with pitch-black humor.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 29 Dec. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laced
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Floral lace details frame the bust and hem, while embroidered ribbon straps add a subtle decorative touch that requires a closer look to truly appreciate.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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Die My Love nominee Jennifer Lawrence made jaws drop in a semi-sheer Givenchy by Sarah Burton dress with sequins and floral embroidery and an embroidered bomber jacket.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Karrie Downs confirmed that 99% of what is on Facebook is exaggerated or twisted in discussing social media photos of their property and confirmed there's no proof of where those photos were taken.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Defensive coordinator Jesse Minter drew up two first-quarter looks that sent completely unblocked rushers at Nix, and the Chargers twisted Denver’s offensive line around multiple times with exotic blitzes that sent rushers looping around to opposite gaps.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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Patches of sawgrass and cattails are interspersed among the shrubby bayhead willows.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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World Cup qualifying matches will be interspersed throughout the year.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Even as flames licked the rafters and debris began to drip down, some onlookers filmed on their phones while others kept dancing or talking over the music.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
2 Jan. 2026
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When asked by director Marina Zenovich if there was a time when Chase walked away from his mother and stepfather and never saw them again, Chase pretended to swat a fly on his forehead, then licked his fingers as if eating the imaginary bug.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
2 Jan. 2026
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After sending the cheeseheads packing with the biggest playoff comeback in franchise history, Ben Johnson spiced up the rivalry with some salty language.—
Jori Parys,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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This easy version features onion and bell pepper and is spiced with garlic, cumin, and oregano.—
Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
9 Jan. 2026
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How To Use Apple Cider Vinegar To Clean Apple cider vinegar, sometimes referred to as ACV, should always be diluted for cleaning purposes.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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Those sums would likely be diluted, given baseball teams carry 26 players and NBA teams carry up to 15, but money is still money.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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The embossed texture and rich chocolate color of these Avec Les Filles pants give them a very luxe appearance when paired with a neutral turtleneck or classic sweater.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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The shoes were accessorized with a bow-tie accent and an embossed Tory Burch logo, both on the toe.—
Tara Larson,
Footwear News,
26 Dec. 2025
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Sometimes, garden centers sell money trees with three stems braided into a single trunk.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 2026
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It can be grown in soil or water alone and is often braided or twisted into unique shapes, such as hearts.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
20 Dec. 2025
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“Laced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laced. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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