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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
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
Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Bowls of punch arrive laced with unusual flavors—jasmine tea, oak moss, and cardamom—served in ladles rather than glasses.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Outdoors, the sprawling grounds are laced with bluestone hardscaping, mature olive trees, tall hedges, and numerous alfresco lounging and entertaining terraces.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
But the casual homophobia laced throughout so much media from the decade?
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The Paris chapter is laced with this type of expressive physicality, something Jarmusch orchestrates with consummate skill.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
All four runs scored following a pair of Mets errors in the fifth, when Eric Wagaman had an RBI single and scored on Alonso’s miscue before Otto Lopez laced a two-run single.
—Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2025
In the mouths of Colman and Cumberbatch, every sling and arrow is a delectable bite laced with acid.
—Katie Walsh, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Addressing this through the framework of crime fiction—laced with surreal doses of Old English and Celtic folklore—produces a fascinating hybrid that is Miller’s alone.
—Lisa Henricksson, Air Mail, 23 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
Fentanyl is dangerous for many reasons, one of which is that it is often laced inside other drugs, with many recreational drug users accidentally consuming the other substances without knowing there's any fentanyl inside them.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Bowls of punch arrive laced with unusual flavors—jasmine tea, oak moss, and cardamom—served in ladles rather than glasses.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Outdoors, the sprawling grounds are laced with bluestone hardscaping, mature olive trees, tall hedges, and numerous alfresco lounging and entertaining terraces.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
But the casual homophobia laced throughout so much media from the decade?
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The Paris chapter is laced with this type of expressive physicality, something Jarmusch orchestrates with consummate skill.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
All four runs scored following a pair of Mets errors in the fifth, when Eric Wagaman had an RBI single and scored on Alonso’s miscue before Otto Lopez laced a two-run single.
—Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2025
In the mouths of Colman and Cumberbatch, every sling and arrow is a delectable bite laced with acid.
—Katie Walsh, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Addressing this through the framework of crime fiction—laced with surreal doses of Old English and Celtic folklore—produces a fascinating hybrid that is Miller’s alone.
—Lisa Henricksson, Air Mail, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laced
Verb
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The afternoon sun licked the windscreen of the car, and the heat boiled my skin.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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Paul Volcker, the chair of the Federal Reserve at the time, had licked inflation, and the stock market was rising after seventeen years of going sideways.—
L. David Marquet,
Big Think,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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These Seasoned Smashed Burgers are perfectly spiced, with eight frozen quarter-pound patties ready to feed a crowd.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
25 Aug. 2025
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But Norris’ camp spiced things up by gambling on a one-stop strategy, pitting him later, on lap 31.—
Sahil Kapur,
NBC news,
3 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Through his testimony and memories, the filmmakers add a poignant note about the grandeur and unique appeal that cinema held decades ago — a status that has since been diluted with the proliferation of other entertainment media.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
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Reality check required Last month, Mercedes CEO Ola Kaellenius joined other auto industry leaders using strong language to demand the EU’s CO2 plan be killed or diluted.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The attendants’ mint green uniforms, shaped like the traditional Vietnamese national costume, áo dài, with embroidered lining said to be inspired by the railway tracks, accentuated the air of a bygone era.—
Anna Haines,
AFAR Media,
26 Aug. 2025
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There are options for embroidered or printed basketball jerseys.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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It can be twisted to create multiple different shapes and angles (a dream for leaning up against the window), and therefore, can be used in ways that standard neck pillows cannot, such as a lumbar support pillow.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Aug. 2025
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Silver mylar tape is twisted and hung between fence posts, or cut into strips and hung on fencing.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
23 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But recent studies have shown how social media algorithms mercilessly push manosphere content toward young men — and that content is quickly interspersed with other even more extremist ideas.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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These annuals are easy to start from seed and can be interspersed throughout the garden or placed in containers.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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These two hurricanes come after Hurricane Erin lashed North Carolina's Outer Banks with rough waves and coastal flooding last month.—
Kenton Gewecke,
ABC News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Some liberal commentators, however, have lashed out in response to the shooting, saying calls for prayer are tone deaf responses given the victims were inside a church.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Essentially a cocktail made with shochu and soda water, the popular Japanese drink is usually flavored with fruit.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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In 2025, for the first time, Haku is adding its first-ever flavored vodka—and indeed, the first-ever extension to the Haku line.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Laced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laced. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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