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

The graphic motif is echoed on the laces, creating a refined visual continuity that ties every element of the sneaker together. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026 Instead keep the silhouette low-profile and streamlined, then let one detail — whether the print, material, sole, or laces — do the talking, says Kopulos. — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026 The combination of the lace trim and ribbon laces adds up to a unique vibe, and each one of the four non-boring neutral color options is beautiful. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 14 Sep. 2026 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 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

Verb

When Molly holds out her empty hand, Yvette stares at it, then shoves her dustpan under one arm, laces her fingers through Molly’s. — Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026 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

The Ancil Hoffman Golf Course and Effie Yeaw Nature Center were initially closed while crews assessed the damage and checked for live electrical wires that could pose a safety hazard.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Isaiah’s sister testified that the boy was repeatedly punched, kicked and beat with hangers and wires.

— Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of wires

Noun

In Judge Monica Neuman’s court, a toddler with braids walked in between the rows of benches and dropped milk on the carpet.

— Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of braids

Verb

With Tea weaves together art, wellness, travel, and culture into a beautiful ode.

— Air Mail, Air Mail, 19 Sep. 2026
The deeply personal doc weaves together observational footage with 16mm films created by Harry and Liz, to explore friendship, illness, and how film and creativity can bring two people closer.

— Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of weaves

Verb

What should be a relaxing weekend quickly veers off course as Chuck inserts himself into the group and tests the limits of their patience.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of inserts

Verb

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

Verb

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

The main sleeper pod packs down small to store easily at home, then loads neatly into small and midsize vans only to burst out the tailgate at camp and create an instant bedroom.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026
Either use a fragile design that loads atoms well but breaks under high heat conditions or a sturdy design that handles heat well but not the atoms.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of loads

Noun

That made the electrical connection effortless; the only real work was routing and hiding the cables behind the interior trim.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Sep. 2026
The woman, 37, was found half naked with bruises on her body and tied up with cables.

— Rael Ombuor The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026