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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
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
The march is led by the Northern Guard Supporters, a group infamous for its in-game deployment of smoke bombs, tifos (giant banners), and expletive-laced chants.
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Charles Usher,
Midwest Living,
9 June 2026
The season wrapped with the heartbreaking death of Zendaya's Rue Bennett, who overdoses on laced painkillers given to her by Alamo Brown (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje).
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Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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.
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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.
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Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
In 2026, booking a trip at home or abroad can feel laced with uncertainty.
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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.
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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.
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Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
18 Feb. 2026
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
On a 3-2 pitch, a Pride hitter laced a shot down the first base line that was instantly waved off as foul by the first base ump.
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Joe Kinsey Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Steely and deliberate songwriting that casually staggers down the line between rhythm and melody, laced with loose yet conscious jams.
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Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
Others got water laced with microscopic bits of polystyrene, the type of plastic used in Styrofoam coolers, utensils, egg cartons and food packaging.
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Michael Hawthorne,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
The edgy beverage brand released 10 iced tea cans laced with Osbourne’s DNA, each signed and hand-crushed by the Prince of Darkness for $450 a pop.
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Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2026
According to Tucker, most – if not all – street drugs are now laced with fentanyl.
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Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Rent it on most major platforms In a performance laced with humor and determination, Michael Sheen plays Brian Clough, who took over as manager of the Leeds United football club in 1974.
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Carlos Aguilar,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2026
Reaction has been predictably lugubrious, although laced with gratitude and occasional humor.
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Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
19 June 2026
Adjective
In the series finale, Zendaya’s Rue died of an fentanyl overdose after taking a laced pill from Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje’s Alamo Brown.
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Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
The march is led by the Northern Guard Supporters, a group infamous for its in-game deployment of smoke bombs, tifos (giant banners), and expletive-laced chants.
—
Charles Usher,
Midwest Living,
9 June 2026
The season wrapped with the heartbreaking death of Zendaya's Rue Bennett, who overdoses on laced painkillers given to her by Alamo Brown (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje).
—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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
Verb
Teas by Lalani & Co range from a Kyoto oolong with apricot–cheesecake notes to a creamy Kenyan white laced with almond.
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Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
On a 3-2 pitch, a Pride hitter laced a shot down the first base line that was instantly waved off as foul by the first base ump.
—
Joe Kinsey Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Steely and deliberate songwriting that casually staggers down the line between rhythm and melody, laced with loose yet conscious jams.
—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
Others got water laced with microscopic bits of polystyrene, the type of plastic used in Styrofoam coolers, utensils, egg cartons and food packaging.
—
Michael Hawthorne,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
The edgy beverage brand released 10 iced tea cans laced with Osbourne’s DNA, each signed and hand-crushed by the Prince of Darkness for $450 a pop.
—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2026
According to Tucker, most – if not all – street drugs are now laced with fentanyl.
—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Rent it on most major platforms In a performance laced with humor and determination, Michael Sheen plays Brian Clough, who took over as manager of the Leeds United football club in 1974.
—
Carlos Aguilar,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2026
Reaction has been predictably lugubrious, although laced with gratitude and occasional humor.
—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laced
Adjective
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The hat designer paired the heels with a bright pink embroidered dress featuring a tiered neckline and hem.
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Kawar has devoted much of her life to documenting, collecting, and showcasing embroidered clothing, jewellery, and objects of daily life from settlements across West Asia.
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The silver thatch palm, indeginous to Cayman, was twisted by hand into rope that would not rot in saltwater, traded with passing ships for flour and salt and essentials the islands could not produce.
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On social media, the LIBS were twisted into a pretzel trying to defend their candidates.
Verb
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On his Instagram, happy photos of his family living the American dream are interspersed with violent admonitions about the forces lurking in his own community and seeking to destroy him.
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Nolan seems to be striving for geographic realism interspersed with violent and fantastic episodes.
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In Huntington Beach and San Clemente, the messy, wild waves licked the bottom of the pier structures.
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When the tiffin is returned licked clean, Ila sends another meal but with a note, leading to a rich correspondence between the two.
Verb
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The sauce is generously spiced and perfectly savory.
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The scent of pistachio and spices invited visitors toward vendors who offered samples of sweets stuffed with dates or nuts and shots of strong black coffee spiced heavily with cardamom.
Verb
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By the time Emmet Sheehan took the mound, the smell had diluted, and the sunshine broke through the haze.
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If less current is flowing, the system can reduce the flow so the product does not become too diluted.
Adjective
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Even its embossed gold letters were written in a vaguely medieval script.
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Holmes wore Malone Souliers’ Koko, a 45mm thong mule made in embossed calfskin leather with a basket-like texture.
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Last summer, Koudou says that most of her clients wanted freestyle braids—an elaborate style with cornrows braided in different patterns.
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Instead, pleasures are always braided.
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“Laced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laced. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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