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

Burleson hit a two-run shot to left field in the fifth before lacing an RBI double off Joey Gerber in the seventh. — CBS News, 9 June 2026 Starodubtseva cracked open the tiebreak by lacing a crosscourt forehand right into the corner of the court. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for lacing

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacing

Noun

That’s why the systems are built with redundancy — typically to protect against natural disasters, cut cables and the like, but now for attacks, as well.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
This means players can continue using the mouse wirelessly without having to connect a charging cable.

— Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of cable

Noun

Styling her loose hair in a braid, the model protected her eyes with a pair of goggles, leaving her massive diamond engagement ring at home.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 30 July 2026
Although braids wind their way into many different areas of science, from protein folding to string theory, simply cracking the century-old case was enough of a reward for the trio.

— Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 24 July 2026

Definition of braid

Verb

Drone video released by the department shows the dog weaving behind the herd as dozens of goats move up the hillside and away from the helicopter's approach.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026
McCollum has been praised for weaving multiple musical styles into his songwriting and crafting a distinctive voice that sets him apart from the country mainstream.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of weaving

Verb

Videos on Iranian social media showed many women at the cafes flouting mandatory veiling laws, and crowds mixing freely.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
Kilgore, whom the team took in the fifth round, has been mixing into a couple of different roles for the Bills early in camp, with safety being his usual home during team drills.

— Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of mixing

Verb

There’s truly nothing like licking that paper lid, then shoveling that tiny tongue depressor into a child-sized serving of vanilla or chocolate ice cream.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien, 19, admitted to licking the straw and returning it to the vending machine while recording the act for his online followers.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 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

Instead of diluting its elite credibility to reach a broader audience, the brand translated that credibility into environments where the average person could understand its every day relevance.

— Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
The opposition was loud and varied, but a familiar line was that selling a portion of shares would cede control from fan groups to private investors, diluting the influence of supporters over time.

— Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Definition of diluting

Noun

The album’s mood is evocative of a hot summer’s day; the combination of live-wire drum breaks and breezy keys suggests the feeling of dipping your toes in the ocean when the temperature outside is pushing 90.

— Rae-Aila Crumble, Pitchfork, 3 Aug. 2026
Safely lift grease and grime from grill grates without wire bristles, harsh chemicals or endless scrubbing.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026