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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
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
Bautista’s straight-laced, laconic James is a family man first seen underwater training Navy SEALs how to hold their breath.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
Bally said in an expletive-laced recording.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2025
Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Towering glass and timber doors open to reveal views all the way through to a central courtyard hosting a swimming pool with a Baja shelf and spa, a fire pit, sun lounges, an alfresco dining patio, and grassy lawns laced with olive trees and lush gardens beyond.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2026
During a Slovakia line change, Team USA’s Zach Werenski laced a pass to Dylan Larkin, who recognized the opportunity and was streaking open up the center of the ice.
—The Sports Desk, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
Her vacant stares are laced with just enough recognizable humanity to make the camera question what, if anything, is going on behind her eyes — a mystery that looms over the entire story.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
In 2006, Russian defector Alexander Litvinenko died after drinking a cup of tea laced with radioactive polonium-210 in a London hotel.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 17 Feb. 2026
Liu first laced up her skates at five, encouraged by her father, Arthur.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
This is a landscape of serious drama, sculpted over millennia and laced with hiking paths that reveal vertiginous views at every turn.
—Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
After coming up hitless in his first two at-bats, the freshman laced a double down the left field line for Texas State's first run since Chase Mora's two-run home run in the second inning.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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
Bautista’s straight-laced, laconic James is a family man first seen underwater training Navy SEALs how to hold their breath.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
Bally said in an expletive-laced recording.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2025
Verb
After popping out to third in his first at-bat, Freeman laced a double to left-center to drive in two runs in the third inning before he was lifted from the Dodgers’ 11-3 victory.
—Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Towering glass and timber doors open to reveal views all the way through to a central courtyard hosting a swimming pool with a Baja shelf and spa, a fire pit, sun lounges, an alfresco dining patio, and grassy lawns laced with olive trees and lush gardens beyond.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2026
During a Slovakia line change, Team USA’s Zach Werenski laced a pass to Dylan Larkin, who recognized the opportunity and was streaking open up the center of the ice.
—The Sports Desk, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
Her vacant stares are laced with just enough recognizable humanity to make the camera question what, if anything, is going on behind her eyes — a mystery that looms over the entire story.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
In 2006, Russian defector Alexander Litvinenko died after drinking a cup of tea laced with radioactive polonium-210 in a London hotel.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 17 Feb. 2026
Liu first laced up her skates at five, encouraged by her father, Arthur.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
This is a landscape of serious drama, sculpted over millennia and laced with hiking paths that reveal vertiginous views at every turn.
—Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
After coming up hitless in his first two at-bats, the freshman laced a double down the left field line for Texas State's first run since Chase Mora's two-run home run in the second inning.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laced
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Small, independent merchants don’t offer the bric-a-brac of Christmas baubles of embroidered kilts found in nearby (and more touristy) Pitlochry, but instead opt for used books at The Birnam Reader, artisanal cheeses and baked goods at Aran Bakery, and small-batch gin at LÒN.—
Timothy Latterner,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Feb. 2026
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Along with embroidered chambray shirts and poplin button-downs, the standalone boutique features a dreamy lineup of books, linen napkins, and vintage accessories to complement your Wyoming attire.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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With 12 seconds left in the first period, leading 5-0, Hruby had Martinez’s arm twisted in an awkward angle.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2026
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Hill was running toward the sideline and planted his left foot, and his knee twisted as he was getting pulled down.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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These inspirational moments were interspersed with brutally harsh attacks on the Democrats in the chamber.—
Jonathan Karl,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Oscar-winning Mexican filmmaker Alejandro González Iñárritu guides me from a pitch-black hallway into an open space, where beams of light and smoke, interspersed with sounds from the streets of Mexico City, create a vortex into a unique cinematic experience.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Legend has it that when Buddha was painting the sky, blue pigment dripped onto the floor and his inquisitive chow chow licked the puddle, coloring the dog’s tongue permanently.—
Andrew Norman Wilson,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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Though his injuries were severe, the sailors watched in wonder as the cat determinedly licked his wounds, then got back to work destroying the rats threatening the ship’s food stores.—
Anne Ewbank,
Popular Science,
18 Feb. 2026
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Her production spiced up 2000s rave-pop with hints of chipper children’s music in an oh-so-brain-sizzling way.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2026
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This winter, bartenders at every Dante address (from the original on Macdougal Street, to its residency in Claridge’s in London) are slinging the Cranberry Spritz, which combines cranberry juice and Perrier-Jouët champagne with a housemade cranberry syrup spiced with cardamom and vanilla.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
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Then give it a monthly shot of liquid houseplant fertilizer, diluted to half strength, to replenish the nutrients after the flower show.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Feb. 2026
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For nails and hair On the hair, rosehip oil can be applied to the ends, preferably diluted with a carrier oil like argon oil, to add shine and help control frizz.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
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The base of this display piece is light pink, with embossed pleats and diamonds that evoke a bridal gown.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026
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Details like eyelash fringing, subtle embroidery, and embossed velvet designs are an easy way to dress up a mundane sectional or lackluster white couch.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
20 Jan. 2026
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In one moment, Robbie wore a look that puts a spotlight on an emerging designer, Dilara Findikoglu, who created a dress braided with synthetic hair, for the film’s London premiere.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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The shoes feature two strips across the toes that overlap and are braided together at the center, creating a subtle crisscross knot.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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