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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
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
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
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
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
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While in Boston, Bell became very interested in the possibility of transmitting speech over wires.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
7 Mar. 2026
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The idea here is to make the torpedo manoeuvre in such a way as to break its guidance wires, or throw off its sonar.—
James Dwyer,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Almost every Black woman or girl has, at some point, purchased hair extensions for box braids, boho braids, twists or faux locs.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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French figure skater Lorine Schild is getting two French braids pulled back into a low bun.—
Katie Gunderman,
SELF,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Greenidge weaves her morality play, warning of the dangers of social media and lamenting the changes in human communication, into a family setting that’s economically stressed from the pandemic fallout.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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Johnson, a first-term congresswoman, is seen as vulnerable partly because Allred previously represented part of the district, which weaves through the Dallas and Fort Worth areas.—
Thomas Beaumont,
Los Angeles Times,
3 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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Perhaps most perceptively captivating is the sweetly cunning way Marczak inserts himself into the film.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
6 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
Verb
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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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Frahm loads the bases walking Powell but strikes out Kowalewski.—
Zoe Collins Rath,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Feb. 2026
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In addition to the cables, Emma Penney, engineering manager, audio & RF, travels to the circuits and places 150 microphones around the track and up in the crowds to capture the sounds of practice sessions, qualifying races and the Grand Prix races.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
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This Luckyfellow bank is a powerful, pocket-sized hub that can charge up to five devices at the same time, via two magnetic wireless charging docks, two USB-C cables, and a USB-C outlet.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Laces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laces. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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