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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
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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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Recent Examples of lacing
Noun
The intricate lacing system is enclosed and features white accents. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 22 May 2025 Loop eyelets are also used for the lacing rather than the more traditional eyestay panel used previously. Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 16 May 2025 But, as a heads-up, shoppers say the shoes’ small loops can make the lacing process a little tricky. Sarah Felbin, SELF, 11 Apr. 2025 The back had black velvet lacing in a nod to Navarro's black suit. Erin Clack, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lacing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacing
Noun
  • The roster covers hundreds of broadcast, cable and streaming programs debuting throughout 2025, including many still listed as TBA (to be announced).
    Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 1 July 2025
  • Spectrum pros: No contracts: None of Spectrum’s internet or cable TV plans have contracts.
    Kara McGinley, USA Today, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • Essentially, anything that allows hair to peek out while it’s tied back into ponytails or braids.
    Sydney Wingfield, Glamour, 8 July 2025
  • Willie and son strike a chord When the curtain rose to reveal Willie Nelson, braids and all, the crowd once again rose as one.
    Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 7 July 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Luckily, Pattinson manages to keep things buoyant without diluting the late-capitalism metaphors or the melancholy existentialism.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2025
  • 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
  • Beyond basic navigation, the Sunseeker Elite X7 also introduces Advanced Wire-Free Mapping, eliminating the need for physical boundary wires.
    William Jones, USA Today, 9 July 2025
  • The gown also featured massive 3D flowers attached to wires that formed a halo around her.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 9 July 2025
Noun
  • Steinfeld glittered in a sheer silver metallic lace gown that featured two bold cutout details.
    Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 7 July 2025
  • The laces and support lining are made from cotton and lyocell.
    Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 2 July 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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 18 Jul. 2025.

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