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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
Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 30 May 2026
With its puffy tongue and fat laces, the Lynzie is a relic of 2000s skate shoes and came before Vans streamlined its lineup to focus on a slate of classic models.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Flat laces in a horizontal bar further tailor the look—the opposite of the crisscross patterns or fastenings of more casual sneakers.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 18 May 2026
With 26 cards representing letters of the alphabet and coordinating colored laces, preschoolers will learn their ABCs, how to match colors, fine motor skills and sorting.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
In environments where movement matters, secure laces may contribute to greater ease and continuity throughout daily activities.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 12 May 2026
These yellow faux-suede and mesh sneakers have the cutest retro look and come with a beaded charm on each shoe’s laces for an even trendier vibe.
—Natalie Labarbera, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Plus, on a long travel day, not having to deal with laces feels like a small luxury.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
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
Noun
Of course, their blue and orange laces feel like an obvious nod to Hargitay's beloved New York Knicks, who just made the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 30 May 2026
With its puffy tongue and fat laces, the Lynzie is a relic of 2000s skate shoes and came before Vans streamlined its lineup to focus on a slate of classic models.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Flat laces in a horizontal bar further tailor the look—the opposite of the crisscross patterns or fastenings of more casual sneakers.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 18 May 2026
With 26 cards representing letters of the alphabet and coordinating colored laces, preschoolers will learn their ABCs, how to match colors, fine motor skills and sorting.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
In environments where movement matters, secure laces may contribute to greater ease and continuity throughout daily activities.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 12 May 2026
These yellow faux-suede and mesh sneakers have the cutest retro look and come with a beaded charm on each shoe’s laces for an even trendier vibe.
—Natalie Labarbera, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Plus, on a long travel day, not having to deal with laces feels like a small luxury.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 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
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At that time, LADWP workers were replacing old wooden power poles with new steel poles, replacing power wires to improve fire resistance and widening roads to enable the fire department to increase access.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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But much of the connectivity inside AI servers and racks currently travels along copper wires, limiting speed and increasing energy costs.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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In braids and a bright yellow fishing bib, with her dog Claude at her side and a witty interjection always on the tip of her tongue, Maude climbs onto her trusty little boat and sets a course for the open sea.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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As singer Tyla rose to global prominence, so did did the return of freestyle and Fulani braids, styles that looked back to the early aughts while feeling entirely refreshed.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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This new vision of luxury remains firmly rooted in faultless service and astounding architectural design, but also weaves in a profound connection to place and the thrill of experiencing it just as the world is starting to sit up and take notice.—
Lauren Keith,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
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This narrative weaves hijras into the sacred narrative of Rama and gives them pride of place that is yet out of place.—
Charles Preston,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Encord replicated a real data center server rack, where an operator inserts blue cables into penny-sized sockets all day.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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One image inserts Coalie next to a coal-mining family that otherwise looks like an ad that could have appeared a century ago.—
Annie Persons,
The Conversation,
7 May 2026
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A lot of freedom going on between the guitars, a lotta little licks intermingle with the big guitar licks that the song is all about.—
Liza Lentini,
SPIN,
22 May 2026
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At one point A’zion licks the digitally de-aged Mick Jagger’s face.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
Verb
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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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Their body care kit gets to the root of smooth skin with a trio of products including a pre-sluff bar that rids it of lotions and oils, a washable textured mitt that sloughs off dead cells and a eucalyptus-scented body lotion that loads it with hydration while making your bathroom smell like a spa.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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Utilities need confidence that loads requesting hundreds of megawatts of capacity will actually materialize and remain economically viable.—
Anna Broughel,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Find everything from portable mini fans that make hot-weather sightseeing more comfortable to compact power banks with built-in charging cables, eliminating the need to pack extra cords.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2026
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These tubes serve as stabilizing cables that allow flexible fibrous trunks to withstand hurricane-force winds.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
4 June 2026
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“Laces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laces. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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