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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
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
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
Now each normal day together feels like a blessing laced with fear.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 26 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
Halloween was just around the corner, and the Tylenol murders incited panic among parents who feared trick-or-treat candy could be laced with poison or razors.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 24 Oct. 2025
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
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
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
Now each normal day together feels like a blessing laced with fear.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 26 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
Halloween was just around the corner, and the Tylenol murders incited panic among parents who feared trick-or-treat candy could be laced with poison or razors.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 24 Oct. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laced
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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
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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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Scenes of Lee driving Marty to meet an old man who just wants his privacy are interspersed with the scenes of Frank bullying his way through Arthur’s apartment and eventually killing him.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
29 Oct. 2025
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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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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
Verb
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Over time, as the original practice gets diluted, ritual takes over as a memory device.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Oct. 2025
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Give your plant orchid food or a balanced fertilizer diluted to half strength.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
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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
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Statement jewelry, vibrant colors, and braided hairstyles offered a striking contrast to the ornate 18th-century architecture — a vivid reflection of Black excellence redefining tradition.—
Essence,
Essence,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Laced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laced. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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