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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
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
He was similarly wowed by heel hold supplied by a combination of a lower BOA dial, internal ankle support, and reliable inner lining lacing.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 9 Oct. 2024
What are your impressions on the inner and outer lacing systems?
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 9 Oct. 2024
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Noun
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
He was similarly wowed by heel hold supplied by a combination of a lower BOA dial, internal ankle support, and reliable inner lining lacing.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 9 Oct. 2024
What are your impressions on the inner and outer lacing systems?
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 9 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacing
Noun
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These numbers assume the Demon is at a drag strip with a prepped surface cable of providing sufficient traction.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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How to watch: TNT and truTV are carrying the broadcast, tune in with your cable or other provider.—
Pueng Vongs,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This is also the same Bow Wow who had women of all ages swooning over his crisp braids, Colgate smile and doting demeanor before his 18th birthday.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
15 Apr. 2025
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This season, trying new, reference-heavy braids can give you a gravity-defying look, bringing unreplicated creativity into your beauty.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
9 Apr. 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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One common pitfall is trying to merge every element of a marketing campaign into a single effort, diluting its effectiveness.—
Alex Khassa,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Let cool completely in pan on a wire rack, about 1 hour.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2025
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The regular news wire has since been axed, replaced with a new media seat for podcasters and influencers, and two print news seats.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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First Lady Melania Trump, whose fashion is often thought to reflect her mood, wore a black lace veil to the funeral of Pope Francis.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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A lot of lace, and a lot of gloriously negative space.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 Apr. 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 2 May. 2025.
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