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as in wires
a length of braided, flexible material that is used for tying or connecting things
I had to replace the lace of my shoe because it kept breaking whenever I pulled the knot too tight
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as in weaves
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 inserts
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 licks
to strike repeatedly
laced the seaman's back with the cat-o'-nine-tails
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as in loads
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 laces
Elwyn "bud" Myers, Outdoor Life, 11 Mar. 2026
Garden clogs can be a lifesaver when navigating muddy garden beds or just taking quick trips in and out of the house (without having to stop to tie and untie laces every time).
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
Craftsmanship allowed brands to present looks that were embellished with feathers, sequins, laces and intricately detailed and the fabrics research — at Bottega Veneta, among others — resonated with retailers.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
Look for oversize or sneaker-like laces, pale colors like white or baby pink, and pointed toes for an instant refresh.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
My favorite part is the contrasting laces, but the sneakers have plenty of other selling points, like a comfy memory foam insole and a luxe-looking suede exterior.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Ben Travers, IndieWire, 13 Mar. 2026
Produced by Nyal, the track laces Duque’s suave vocals and Hamilton’s sugary tones on sensual and chill Afrobeats melody.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
For The Union-Tribune On most weekends of the year, Joe Mullins laces up his running shoes and races a 5K in San Diego.
—Eleanor Yang Su, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2025
The skate laces Kirill Kaprizov untied following the Minnesota Wild’s morning skate on Friday were white.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
Our boot laces were broken and knotted, our tattered and ice-caked pants flapped around our legs, and at night our wet clothing froze stiff.
—Elwyn "bud" Myers, Outdoor Life, 11 Mar. 2026
Garden clogs can be a lifesaver when navigating muddy garden beds or just taking quick trips in and out of the house (without having to stop to tie and untie laces every time).
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
Craftsmanship allowed brands to present looks that were embellished with feathers, sequins, laces and intricately detailed and the fabrics research — at Bottega Veneta, among others — resonated with retailers.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
Look for oversize or sneaker-like laces, pale colors like white or baby pink, and pointed toes for an instant refresh.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
My favorite part is the contrasting laces, but the sneakers have plenty of other selling points, like a comfy memory foam insole and a luxe-looking suede exterior.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
Paige is little more than a dumb blonde stereotype, another underwritten female character in Sheridan’s growing oeuvre, but Chapman laces her babyish whining with surprising bite, while showing a knack for physical comedy.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 13 Mar. 2026
Produced by Nyal, the track laces Duque’s suave vocals and Hamilton’s sugary tones on sensual and chill Afrobeats melody.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
For The Union-Tribune On most weekends of the year, Joe Mullins laces up his running shoes and races a 5K in San Diego.
—Eleanor Yang Su, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2025
The skate laces Kirill Kaprizov untied following the Minnesota Wild’s morning skate on Friday were white.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laces
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Robotic lawn mowers have promised hands-free yard care for years, but for many homeowners the reality has involved buried perimeter wires, complex RTK base stations, patchy coverage, and frequent rescue missions from tricky corners of the yard.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Mar. 2026
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Currently, crews are making sure the train controls and overhead power wires function safely.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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The braids are rooted in Indigenous tradition, and the practice evolved over time to include the addition of ribbons during the colonial period.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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The law protects styles such as braids, locks, Afros and twists from discrimination.—
Jamal Goss,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Another great trail in the area is the DuPont Waterfalls run in DuPont State Recreational Forest, a six-mile route that weaves by Hooker Falls, Triple Falls, and High Falls.—
Kristine Thomason,
Outside,
9 Mar. 2026
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Extremely tight ponytails or other styles, heavy tracks of hair extensions, weaves and cosmetic heat treatments that pull on our hair can also attribute to hair loss, according to American Academy of Dermatology Association.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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The change added a room where prisoners are to be examined and prepped for either a standard peripheral IV, or a central line — a more invasive procedure that inserts into the internal jugular in the neck, a femoral vein in the upper thigh or a subclavian vein in the chest.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Catherine’s ignored handmaid, Nelly (Hong Chau), inserts herself into everyone’s drama out of pique.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Then, Mitski licks up the blood on the girl’s finger.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
16 Jan. 2026
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After the drill, Ruin rolls onto his back, then licks a reporter's nose.—
Megan Sauer
Tasia Jensen,
CNBC,
14 Jan. 2026
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Filled with vegetables, greens, and spices this one-pot pasta is a vegetarian dream.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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Plus, the mint base contrasted with the purple detailing is playful and effortlessly spices up any outfit.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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While trees — oak, birch, maple — dominate early spring, grass pollen often overlaps in late spring from May to June, leading to higher, more intense allergy loads for sufferers.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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Now, five courts — whose case loads range from several hundred to over 40,000 — have just one permanent judge.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
23 Feb. 2026
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The aging traffic lights suspended over an intersection will instead become cables stretched between poles with traffic signals attached to horizontal metal arms.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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This is the old box of cables in your garage, that kind of technology.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Laces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laces. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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