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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
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
In the photo posted to Instagram, Stone wore a red, laced lingerie ensemble and crossed her legs while sitting in a luxurious white and gold chair.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 18 Feb. 2026
The crowd wasn’t fazed by Dillane being alone on stage and laughed often at his expletive-laced recollections on his career path.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
Much like Malcolm and Eddie, Shawn and Marlon Williams were polar opposites, with one being straight laced and cool, while the other constantly created havoc.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
After the game, Kidd was asked about the critiques and dismissed the question with an expletive-laced response, using the F-word four times.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026
Keith Cooper, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Ask any Maryland resident, current or former, about their state, and their response is usually laced with pride.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
The outlets reported that detectives cited witnesses who said that that Cherry was aware of her mother's daily drug use — specifically of heroin laced with fentanyl.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
Trout, a 34-year-old veteran of 16 seasons, laced a line drive up the middle.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2026
Garrett Mitchell laced a two-out double and Sal Frelick was walked intentionally before Greg Jones struck out swinging.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Garrett Mitchell laced a two-out double, and Sal Frelick was walked intentionally before Greg Jones struck out swinging.
—CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
The sophomore drove in Sydney Pollack, who laced her first of two doubles.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Drug dealers laced their products with this treacherous substance, which can be fatal in amounts as tiny as a few grains of salt.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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
In the photo posted to Instagram, Stone wore a red, laced lingerie ensemble and crossed her legs while sitting in a luxurious white and gold chair.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 18 Feb. 2026
The crowd wasn’t fazed by Dillane being alone on stage and laughed often at his expletive-laced recollections on his career path.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
Much like Malcolm and Eddie, Shawn and Marlon Williams were polar opposites, with one being straight laced and cool, while the other constantly created havoc.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
After the game, Kidd was asked about the critiques and dismissed the question with an expletive-laced response, using the F-word four times.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026
Verb
Stars are born in vast clouds of molecular hydrogen gas laced with heavy elements.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Ask any Maryland resident, current or former, about their state, and their response is usually laced with pride.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
The outlets reported that detectives cited witnesses who said that that Cherry was aware of her mother's daily drug use — specifically of heroin laced with fentanyl.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
Trout, a 34-year-old veteran of 16 seasons, laced a line drive up the middle.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2026
Garrett Mitchell laced a two-out double and Sal Frelick was walked intentionally before Greg Jones struck out swinging.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Garrett Mitchell laced a two-out double, and Sal Frelick was walked intentionally before Greg Jones struck out swinging.
—CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
The sophomore drove in Sydney Pollack, who laced her first of two doubles.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Drug dealers laced their products with this treacherous substance, which can be fatal in amounts as tiny as a few grains of salt.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laced
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Odessa A'zion's custom Valentino look featured a floral bra, bustier and matching cape detailed with sequin and embroidered flowers.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
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Additionally, the set arrives in an elegant box and is complemented by a stylish and embroidered pocket carrying case as well as a matching keychain.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 2026
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In this retiree state with much smarts and experience but sorely values-twisted by years of lopsided Republican rule under Govs.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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Benge got twisted up and tripped up, and the ball went well over his head and a few feet to his left.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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Hanging on the walls are stills from the film and TV projects produced by OBB—a docuseries about Shaq mentoring entrepreneurs, Sabrina Carpenter’s holiday special—interspersed with marketing images for the brand, shot onsite.—
Lucy Feldman,
Time,
6 May 2026
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Sparingly interspersed among the island narrative are flashbacks to another island, colonized long ago.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
4 May 2026
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Gilgeous-Alexander licked his chops at what Game 1 presented.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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When a boy had licked her neck at a party during the first week of college, a stranger!—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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From there, the fries are spiced with Shake Shack's hot pepper blend of hot pepper blend of cayenne, garlic, and paprika.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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Hamilton described his version as landing somewhere between Senegalese and Ghanaian, cooked in a slurry of roasted red peppers, tomatoes and onions, delicately spiced and with a whisper of smoke.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The key is to make sure they are diluted as well so your blinds are not accidentally damaged.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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The publicity that manufactuers hope to get from MWC is going to be diluted.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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There’s the front door intercom panel, a pair of embossed leather club chairs and, fatefully, Mr Big’s Peloton water bottle.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Bring a bit of springtime joy into your kitchen with this braiser that features an embossed petal design on the lid that's inspired by the French anemone flower.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Her hair was braided and a short veil could be seen flowing from it in a few photos.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Often composed of three to five plants braided together to form one trunk, the money tree can grow up to 2 feet per year!—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Laced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laced. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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