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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
Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
The profile of this shoe is one that feels inherently familiar, but childlike playfulness is also secured vis-à-vis the fluffy sheepskin that seems to overflow from its color-happy laces.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
The Street Hiker reminds me of a retro skating sneaker because of its rounded toe, chunky laces, and slightly thicker sole.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 24 Oct. 2025
Like many fashions that originate in royal households, the style soon earned a non-royal following among other equestrians eager to forgo laces in favor of rubber and pull-up tabs.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2025
The heels of the sneakers feature impressive cushioning for a comfy, snug fit right from the box, and to give the shoes a more feminine touch, the laces are beautiful purple ribbons.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
What really stands out about these Ugg sneakers is the two-tone laces and dual-lace system—no tying necessary.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
For hikers, tie your laces and try the trails of Parkman Mountain or the advanced Door Mountain or Beehive trails.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
The plush loafer-like shoe has a water-resistant suede exterior, leather laces, and wool interior.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
The profile of this shoe is one that feels inherently familiar, but childlike playfulness is also secured vis-à-vis the fluffy sheepskin that seems to overflow from its color-happy laces.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
The Street Hiker reminds me of a retro skating sneaker because of its rounded toe, chunky laces, and slightly thicker sole.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 24 Oct. 2025
Like many fashions that originate in royal households, the style soon earned a non-royal following among other equestrians eager to forgo laces in favor of rubber and pull-up tabs.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2025
The heels of the sneakers feature impressive cushioning for a comfy, snug fit right from the box, and to give the shoes a more feminine touch, the laces are beautiful purple ribbons.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
What really stands out about these Ugg sneakers is the two-tone laces and dual-lace system—no tying necessary.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
For hikers, tie your laces and try the trails of Parkman Mountain or the advanced Door Mountain or Beehive trails.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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Inventors such as Johann Philipp Reis in Germany and Antonio Meucci in Italy had earlier explored voice transmission over wires.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Oct. 2025
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Thomas hid wires from the hanging lanterns by opening up the suspension rope and feeding the electrical line through it, then closing the rope again.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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North also styled her hair in braids like Dionne and carried a small black leather handbag.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Glam was kept bronzed, with oil-spill black talon nails changed to a sheer satiny pink, and her hair slicked back in a tight bun, extra-long, teeny, tiny braids let down later.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The film’s seamless structure weaves together elements of folklore, intimate observation and environmental urgency.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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Enjoy tennis, pickleball, and padel courts and perfect your swing on the 18 holes of the Greg Norman–designed El Camaleón Golf Course, which weaves through jungle, canals, and coastline.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Bigelow inserts a quasi-whodunit aspect into an already white-knuckle affair.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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However, the real ineptitude occurs a little earlier when River interprets a fight that Gimball has with Jaffrey’s chief of staff, Tyson Bowman (Abraham Popoola), as a physical attack and inserts himself into the scene, setting off this tragicomic series of events.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
15 Oct. 2025
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Posted to the account @maisythemarshmallow on September 19, the video shows the dog, named Maisy, lying calmly as the cat snuggles up and licks her face.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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When asked the question, the owl takes the lollipop and licks it three times before chomping down on its hard shell exterior and handing the stick back to the child.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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AIAssistWorks loads into common apps like Google Sheets, Docs, and Slides.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 Oct. 2025
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Alexandra Shapiro and Brian Steel are in the cafeteria having a chat as the latter loads up on valuable potassium via a morning banana.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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From the early tinkerers who first imagined electrical speech to the engineers who built continental cables, digital switching, satellites, and wireless networks, countless inventors have pushed the limits of how far and how fast a human voice can travel.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Oct. 2025
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The aesthetic will shift — fewer curtains, more cables.—
Bob Bonniol,
Rolling Stone,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Garments construction enhances the story—from wave seams adding a sense of fluidity to structures to knots and twists altering shapes.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Oct. 2025
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And now, one such creation slithers, squeezes, and twists through the narrowest corners.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Laces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laces. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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