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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
Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Madonna, 66, wore a black slip dress with lace details, sheer tights and knee-high leather boots with corset lacing.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025
The strapless dress featured a satin corset bodice with visible lacing.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025
Kardashian wearing a satiny black corset, the lacing of which echos the look of the hair ribbon.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 27 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Lingerie inspirations, black lace and provocative details that included plunging necklines and open lacing were the evening’s other fashion trends.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Madonna, 66, wore a black slip dress with lace details, sheer tights and knee-high leather boots with corset lacing.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025
The strapless dress featured a satin corset bodice with visible lacing.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025
Kardashian wearing a satiny black corset, the lacing of which echos the look of the hair ribbon.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacing
Noun
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Charter’s Spectrum brand will be the consumer-facing business for cable, mobile and other services.—
Sara Salinas,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
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Plus, people are ditching their pay-TV packages for cheaper streaming options and further chipping away at the cable companies’ once-lucrative bottom lines.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Glam was by New York MUA Melissa, and for hair, Hewitt opted for her signature Fulani braids with curled ends.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
10 May 2025
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The head of the statue was decorated in gold chain links meant to emulate long braids — the chains swung around with each subtle movement of Rocky's hand, replicating the way hair moves with each turn of the head.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Craft is the connective tissue of our history, weaving itself through each iteration and enabling new players to interpret it in novel ways.—
Bill Connolly,
Rolling Stone,
30 Dec. 2024
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But police must notice a primary violation, such as speeding or weaving across lanes, to cite motorists for violating the cellphone law.—
David A. Lieb,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Jared Harris is the best movie John ever, licking his lips and sucking his teeth; Aidan Quinn is the best movie Paul.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2025
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Boston, Cleveland, and New York are licking their chops, ready to feast on a Bucks team missing its point guard, its bench leader, and its identity.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Luckily, Pattinson manages to keep things buoyant without diluting the late-capitalism metaphors or the melancholy existentialism.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2025
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But the migration of once theatrical only entries to streaming services has taken its toll on the movie box office, diluting interest in the awards gala.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Each time, guards shepherd him to a prison wing beyond a double-barbed wire fence, to a room where Petrova waits.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Using parchment as handles, immediately remove Cake from pan; let cool completely on a wire rack, about 2 hours.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
Noun
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The soccer star's wedding gown was an off-the-shoulder chiffon and lace gown with a long train, while Dansby opted for a classic black tux complete with a bow tie.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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This lightweight, crochet sweater vest is adorned with delicate buttons down the front, while the fold-over collar is decorated with lace detailing that dresses up this relatively simple top.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2025
Verb
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The sketch recalled Billy Crystal’s annual tradition of starting the Oscars by digitally inserting himself into scenes from the nominees.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2025
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After inserting a quarter, simply pull on the tether holding your cart to the cart behind to release yours.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Lacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacing. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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