LACES Synonyms: 244 Similar and Opposite Words

laces 1 of 2

noun

plural of lace

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 braids

a length of something formed of three or more strands woven together there will be gold lace decorating both sleeves of the new uniform

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laces

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verb

present tense third-person singular of lace

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 spices

to make more pleasant to the taste by adding something intensely flavored a savory dish laced with saffron and ginger

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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

Noun

These sandals are also easy to slip on and off in a moment, thanks to the bungee laces. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2026 Beyond what can be seen externally, which was intentionally kept to a minimum, the piece extends underneath the laces to enable greater lockdown. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026 The kicks boast a monochromic style down to their laces and outsoles. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026 The infectious track — released in May, just two months before the month-long soccer tournament kicked off — laces Afrobeats with dance-pop, world beats and reggaetón, bridging the musical worlds of the Nigerian star and Colombian sensation. — Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2026 Best kids cleats These lightweight soccer cleats feature adjustable laces for a snug fit. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 The low-top shoes have a round toe, laces, and an outsole, and an easy-to-clean faux leather upper. — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026

Verb

Off-duty, Styles often laces up Adidas sneakers. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 26 May 2026 Just a little farther up the lakeshore, co-owner Yasuaki Saito’s new spot laces its breakfast menu with Japanese ingredients and Americana swagger. — Allecia Vermillion, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 May 2026 Still, twice a week, Isai laces up her sneakers and plays pickup at a local gym. — Eden Laase, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2026 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

Noun

Identical radiation, different damage Researchers from the University of Science and Technology Beijing and Hokkaido University tested thin samples taken from superconducting wires.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
Automatic sensors turn the lights on in the dark and off in daylight, so there's no need for batteries or wires.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of wires

Noun

For glam, Obama wore her braids pulled back into low bun with a few face-framing strands left loose.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026
Sally’s hair, normally swept back into a loose half-up style or relaxed braids, is noticeably more coiffed and pulled back than in the original film.

— Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of braids

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The period war epic, confidently backed for some $14 million, elegantly weaves three gay narratives from different periods that all elicit deep emotion.

— Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026
Green’s vision weaves deep cuts referencing courtroom thrillers like Erin Brockovich and The Insider into a warm, silly homage to some of the finest, most enduring 2D animation of all time.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of weaves

Verb

The Relic chip, of course, is the impetus for the main storyline of Cyberpunk 2077, where V inserts the experimental tech that contains the soul, in effect, of a real person.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
In honor of that legacy, Michelson often inserts Indigenous sovereignty into historically fraught public spaces.

— Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of inserts

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That glib self-confidence is present in McNamara, who licks the doughnut glaze off his fingers before offering his hand to the female detective questioning the one living Jason.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Later, a woman protractedly licks blue ice cream from a cone, her attempts thwarted by ferocious gusts of wind and sand.

— Matilda Hague, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of licks

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Plaintiff Burlap & Barrel, for example, sources spices from across the globe, including from countries like Vietnam, Guatemala, Tanzania, Turkey and France—all of which have very different economies and workforce conditions.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 27 July 2026
The design detail spices up standard summer uniforms by adding texture and a more exciting, intentional feel to, say, a denim-shorts-and-white-T-shirt look.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 13 June 2026

Definition of spices

Verb

If a page loads its content dynamically or sits behind a login, a standard retrieval step never sees it.

— Vaidotas Juknys, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Turnover and the shelter’s euthanasia rates were trending down; officers’ shifts were shorter and case loads smaller.

— Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of loads

Noun

The Athletic is confronted with dozens of multicoloured wires and cables, plugged in to a panel on an outside broadcast truck.

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Expect clothes to be folded, charging cables to be tied with a ribbon and a tray of soaps to meet your arrival to choose your preferred scent.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026