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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
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
While on the runway the dress was blue and black with a trompe-l’œil design, Robbie’s look leaned into more Victorian-era flourishes, with a laced strapless bodice and an onyx and scarlet red gradient petal skirt, striking colors which borrowed from other styles in the show.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
Robbie was joined by her co-star Jacob Elordi for the event, wearing a straight-from-the-Paris-runway Schiaparelli gown with a laced strapless bodice and a red and black gradient skirt that resembled the petals of a flower.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
Even if Liverpool were at the peak of their powers, a trip to the Parc des Princes would be laced with an element of trepidation due to the quality of the opposition.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Our choice today is laced with traces of cocoa.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 6 Apr. 2026
The document is laced with blatantly political language and resurfaces grievances that have been the subject of right-wing ire for years.
—ArsTechnica, 6 Apr. 2026
The Dodgers scored four runs in the eighth off Cionel Perez (0-1), who loaded the bases before Santiago Espinal laced a two-run single to left-center.
—CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Trump posted a profanity laced threat to social media the same day, giving Iran a Tuesday deadline.
—James Powel, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2026
Along the way, Stay Alive is laced with nifty details.
—John Powers, NPR, 2 Apr. 2026
In at least one instance noted in the investigation, guides allegedly laced food with baking powder to cause people to be unwell, the outlet stated.
—Alex Nitzberg, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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
While on the runway the dress was blue and black with a trompe-l’œil design, Robbie’s look leaned into more Victorian-era flourishes, with a laced strapless bodice and an onyx and scarlet red gradient petal skirt, striking colors which borrowed from other styles in the show.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
Robbie was joined by her co-star Jacob Elordi for the event, wearing a straight-from-the-Paris-runway Schiaparelli gown with a laced strapless bodice and a red and black gradient skirt that resembled the petals of a flower.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
The coconut mojito was a personal favorite—a harmonious balance of sweet and creamy tropical fruit, sharp mint, and tart lime juice, laced together with local Bambarra rum.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
Even if Liverpool were at the peak of their powers, a trip to the Parc des Princes would be laced with an element of trepidation due to the quality of the opposition.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Our choice today is laced with traces of cocoa.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 6 Apr. 2026
The document is laced with blatantly political language and resurfaces grievances that have been the subject of right-wing ire for years.
—ArsTechnica, 6 Apr. 2026
The Dodgers scored four runs in the eighth off Cionel Perez (0-1), who loaded the bases before Santiago Espinal laced a two-run single to left-center.
—CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Trump posted a profanity laced threat to social media the same day, giving Iran a Tuesday deadline.
—James Powel, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2026
Along the way, Stay Alive is laced with nifty details.
—John Powers, NPR, 2 Apr. 2026
In at least one instance noted in the investigation, guides allegedly laced food with baking powder to cause people to be unwell, the outlet stated.
—Alex Nitzberg, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laced
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His services are not limited to jeans; Friedberg is working with brands on leather, denim, silk, hand beaded and embroidered blouses, sweater knits and more.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Snag Loft’s whimsical embroidered floral option on sale that celebrates spring blooms, or embrace vintage edge with this boyfriend-cut Levi’s 90s Trucker Jacket.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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Each molecule can contain more than two hundred carbon atoms, twisted into a dizzying array of rings and folds.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Their studio is known for clever recycling — like the copper lamp base that Faber found on a sidewalk and twisted into a faucet at their old Greenpoint rental.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
2 Apr. 2026
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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,
3 Apr. 2026
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This tray has a pattern of frolicking orange bunnies, interspersed with blooming pink flowers and soft green leaves.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2026
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Rumor has it the fashion crowd licked the shelves clean in Paris as soon as the first designs hit stores.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2026
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Of course, the flue was closed, so the fire licked up the walls, left a smell like the fall, like ancient smokehouses and dung.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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The gordita gets filled with tender octopus slowly cooked in a concentrated, gently spiced stew of guajillo chile, tomato, and chicharrón prensado—a textural marvel of both softness and crunch.—
Anais Martinez,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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The German served up wiener schnitzel the following year, while in 1988 Scotland’s Sandy Lyle laid on some haggis – sheep’s offal minced, spiced and served in its stomach, and plated up to the sound of bagpipes.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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Some say that the quantity of productions required by streaming services has diluted the talent pool of crews.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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When this idea is diluted, government expands its ambition to curate the public’s consciousness.—
George F. Will,
Washington Post,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Whether rendered in smooth leather, embossed textures, or bold seasonal colors, the top-handle bag offers a timeless way to add structure and sophistication to a collection.—
Jasmine Fox-Suliaman,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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This could be a sign on an embossed seal or coin, or the features of a dramatic mask carved by a highly skilled mask maker and worn in the Greek theatre.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Fans of brioche bread—subtly sweet, soft, eggy and often braided—will love this version of Double Chocolate Brioche, more often seen in pastry cases than on grocery store shelves.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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Aftermath and flashback are braided together, too, as if in perpetual PTSD.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Laced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laced. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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