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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 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
Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The grippy soles keep your feet firmly planted even on a tricky approach and the tongue-to-toe lacing gives you complete control over the fit.
—Will Porter, Outside, 22 Aug. 2025
Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Dems finally lacing up their gloves; settle on midterm strategy?
—The Hill, 13 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Featuring that familiar lacing system but takes a twist with the laces starting at the heel designed to be tied around the ankles like a pointe shoe — the shoe follows its name.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The grippy soles keep your feet firmly planted even on a tricky approach and the tongue-to-toe lacing gives you complete control over the fit.
—Will Porter, Outside, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
The lacing structure on The Roger Pro Fire is designed to give support and lockdown to the midfoot, Janes says.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Dems finally lacing up their gloves; settle on midterm strategy?
—The Hill, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacing
Noun
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Lazarus envisions Versant as a bridge between the past and future of media, a company that will use the large but declining cash generated by cable subscriptions to fund acquisition and investment in building the next generation of news and sports media.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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The main compartment can accommodate bulkier items like clothes, and the smaller pockets are great for my jewelry items and charging cables.—
Jordyn Burrell,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The edgy vibe of side braids is a natural departure from the more flowy, feminine styles that usually dominate in the summer (like boho braids).—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
25 Sep. 2025
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Each cover is 100% handmade from sustainable seaweed and a corn husk braid, so they’re guaranteed to last the test of time.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Anderson is a rare and rangy breed of cinematic maximalist—a satirical quasi-historian and pop-cultural magpie with a gift for weaving disparate influences into a marvellously unruly synthesis.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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Of course, for most visitors, the very act of lining up, sweating, and weaving through stalls is part of the magic of visiting Taiwan.—
Clarissa Wei,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The first video work in the series, Ready Mix, 2021, follows the strangely hypnotic rumble of cement production at an Idaho mixing plant, from sand to finished block.—
Anne Reeve,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Plus, the unique colors are great for standing out at the gym or mixing into your capsule wardrobe; throw on an oversized hoodie or a denim jacket for an easy off-duty outfit.—
Jenifer Calle,
Glamour,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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During a bedtime conversation between Kaz and Caesar, for example, their dog keeps licking Caesar as Kaz tries to have a serious talk with him.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
25 Sep. 2025
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Astro came up to Mars and immediately sniffed him and then started licking him.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Accessories are getting bolder and spicing up looks.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
22 Sep. 2025
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The Pickup and Good Fortune Keke Palmer is spicing things up.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Cleaver's Fifth District, which encompasses much of Kansas City, will be split across three different districts, diluting Democratic voting strength by incorporating Republican-leaning rural areas.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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On the other hand, an otherwise strong voting bloc can be marginalized by splintering its voters among several districts, thereby diluting its impact.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Welcome to Sportico’s transactions wire, a weekly rundown of personnel, partnerships, products and purchases across the sports business industry.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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It’s also used in wear-resistant coatings, wire-drawing dies, and advanced engine parts.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Lacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacing. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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