LACING Synonyms: 246 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈlā-siŋ

Definition of lacing

as in cable

a length of braided, flexible material that is used for tying or connecting things stopped briefly to tighten the lacing on his shoe

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as in braid

a length of something formed of three or more strands woven together the lacing on the uniform gives it a smart look

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lacing

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verb

present participle of lace

as in weaving

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 mixing

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 licking

to strike repeatedly laced the seaman's back with the cat-o'-nine-tails

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as in spicing

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 diluting

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 lacing

Noun

These ivory leather chairs get their name from the delicate corset lacing that runs up the back—a subtle touch of coquette style. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026 According to a press release, the bustier dress was designed with 25,000 silk thread feathers and lacing with gold metal eyelets at the back, as well as an ivory tulle skirt. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026

Verb

Shout out to Jason of Beverly hills for lacing me up with the 45 karat, pigeon blood red ruby, and 7 karats of white diamonds around it. — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 Becoming a ballerina takes decades of hard work, but pulling off their elegant look is as easy as lacing up these delicate Taekwondo Ballet Flats. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for lacing

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacing

Noun

Major upgrades include electromagnetic systems, such as arresting gear to catch landing aircraft safely and smoothly (replacing old hydraulic recovery systems) and electromagnetic linear motors rather than cables to move munitions.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026
That means cables, socks, Legos, kids' pajamas, and everything else not taller than the unit itself are up for grabs, Pac-Man style.

— Joe Salas August 14, New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of cable

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Jasleen Kaily, another contestant, wore a two-piece costume with brown fringes on the thighs, two braids, mukluks (a type of traditional boot worn by many Indigenous communities) and a maple leaf cutout on her back.

— Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026
The petition claims that police records described Wright as 5-foot-9 and 190 pounds with braids, while Dobbs was a former college football lineman, weighing at least 260 pounds and wore his hair short at the time.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of braid

Verb

Entertainment Tonight correspondent Emily Curl will introduce the package, weaving in interviews and on-location interviews from the newsmagazine’s 45-year library of episodes.

— Josef Adalian, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026
Adela follows her grandfather’s footsteps while transforming his political and anthropological work into art, weaving a sound map from languages at risk of disappearing.

— Callum McLennan, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of weaving

Verb

Add the softened butter a few tablespoons at a time, mixing well after each addition.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Shelton cruised from there, mixing his primary weapons in with athletic defense that garnered big reactions from the Montreal crowd and deflated Nakashima even more.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of mixing

Verb

Owners should also watch for licking that is sudden, persistent or severe enough to cause hair loss or skin damage.

— Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
Photos like the one below show children licking massive ice blocks for a slight reprieve from the summer heat.

— Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of licking

Verb

Fortunately, that something can be as easy as spicing it with ginger, perfuming it with florals or smoke, or easier still and our favorite version, adding a grapefruit peel to the shaker tin before shaking on ice.

— Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 4 July 2026
And some Germany supporters are on board with spicing things up.

— Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 29 June 2026

Definition of spicing

Verb

The next three drivers ranked outside the Chase — Ross Chastain (12th at Richmond), Brad Keselowski (26th) and Erik Jones (27th) — also lost ground, diluting the potential drama of a surprise qualifier.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Too many founders resort to diluting their equity just to fund operational order fulfillment.

— Chris Hale, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of diluting

Noun

Electronic circuits move electrical signals through wires, while these biological circuits move molecules between bacterial colonies.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
The standard process of arc welding creates an electric arc between an electrode stick or wire and metal material.

— Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 17 Aug. 2026