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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
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
Both the toe and ankle straps can be easily adjusted to create a secure fit, so there’s no need to fuss over buckles or laces.
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Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
When choosing your platform sneakers, opt for low-tops rather than high-tops, as this design can be more difficult to remove at TSA because of the extra laces.
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Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
With elastic laces and breathable memory foam insoles, the supportive sneakers are designed for all-day comfort.
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Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
And still others are new-school Mary Janes, replacing laces with adjustable straps.
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Aemilia Madden,
Glamour,
18 June 2026
Harry would always be focusing on that kind of finish after training — striking it between the side of your foot and your laces.
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Cameron Lancaster,
New York Times,
17 June 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.
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Allecia Vermillion,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 May 2026
Still, twice a week, Isai laces up her sneakers and plays pickup at a local gym.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
The designer created the boots in a Derby version with laces and a Chelsea boot.
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Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
Both the toe and ankle straps can be easily adjusted to create a secure fit, so there’s no need to fuss over buckles or laces.
—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
When choosing your platform sneakers, opt for low-tops rather than high-tops, as this design can be more difficult to remove at TSA because of the extra laces.
—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
With elastic laces and breathable memory foam insoles, the supportive sneakers are designed for all-day comfort.
—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
And still others are new-school Mary Janes, replacing laces with adjustable straps.
—
Aemilia Madden,
Glamour,
18 June 2026
Harry would always be focusing on that kind of finish after training — striking it between the side of your foot and your laces.
—
Cameron Lancaster,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Verb
Off-duty, Styles often laces up Adidas sneakers.
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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.
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Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laces
Noun
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Is a suspension cable losing its structural strength because its inner steel wires are rusting away?
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Since then, the city has touted its success in burying most of its wires while keeping rates competitive with other utilities.
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Her golden locks were styled into a dramatic interplay of braids and twists, pinned low on one side to make room for her fascinator.
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Lightweight natural braids for hot weather For those who want their curls and coils up and out of the way this summer, consider natural mini braids or twists without extensions (also known as boneless braids).
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Father Joseph Balikuddembe, a young priest, weaves down the aisle for communion, depositing wafers on the nuns' lips.
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Created in collaboration with Misfit House founder Monica Stewart and Sun House Children’s clothing designer Hollis McFadden, Tassel House Textiles weaves together nature motifs and historical palettes for a collection that adds instant patina.
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Once seated at the computer, the hacker inserts a USB drive or external hard drive.
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Encord replicated a real data center server rack, where an operator inserts blue cables into penny-sized sockets all day.
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Food stands also debuted that year, with ribs sizzling along with the blues licks.
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At one point in a dinner scene, Shields' Erika licks Joey's fingers.
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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.
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Filled with vegetables, greens, and spices this one-pot pasta is a vegetarian dream.
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Heck, maybe Hiller loads up one line and plays Zuccarello, Matthews, and Nylander together.
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No sauce makes for easier eating, but this spice rub still loads on the flavor.
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Underneath it all, hyperscalers are pouring capital into subsea cables and terrestrial fiber on a scale historically reserved for telcos.
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Researchers have shown that existing telecommunication cables can record bridge vibration signatures.
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“Laces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laces. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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