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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
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
My leather guy went back and learned how to do the North Beach leather lacing for me for the film.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 6 Oct. 2025
From children on the playground to adults simply trying to keep fit, there’s something understandable about lacing up your shoes and seeing how far your legs can take you.
—Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Aknvas played with cargos, lacing, ruffles and peplum silhouettes as well.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
My leather guy went back and learned how to do the North Beach leather lacing for me for the film.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
Yes, skincare and haircare, which means your favorite players will be lacing up with supple skin and a moisturized scalp.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 6 Oct. 2025
From children on the playground to adults simply trying to keep fit, there’s something understandable about lacing up your shoes and seeing how far your legs can take you.
—Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacing
Noun
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How to watch USA Network – Access through a cable TV provider or streaming service.—
Pueng Vongs,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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All of the cable alternative’s packages offer NFL Network, along with more than 90 other channels — such as CBS, ABC, AMC, Bravo, CNBC, Disney Channel, ESPN and much more.—
Rudie Obias,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Specifically, Tigray braids—AKA Albaso braids, Tigray lines, or Ethiopian lines—are characterized by fine cornrows fanning out towards the back and sides into a voluminous, downward flowing coif at the back.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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This spray aims to prevent breakage and ease tension during the braid takedown process by adding softness so hair can easily slide through knots and detangle much faster.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The debate over lasting solutions reveals the complexity of how criminal organizations have grown so powerful, weaving themselves into nearly every layer of Brazilian society over time.—
Alessandra Freitas,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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What results is a familiar historical drama, weaving together many various characters in the buildup to the climactic courtroom showdown.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Boston Herald,
6 Nov. 2025
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Garner takes the diary form, mixing the intimate, the intellectual, and the everyday, to new heights.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Cursed Daughters is more of an intergenerational saga, mixing comedy and tragedy in the way all families do.—
Jasmine Vojdani,
Vulture,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The sketch concluded with the librarian licking Moynihan's face with a forked tongue and then unbuttoning her blouse — causing all of the boys' heads to explode.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Nov. 2025
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Others, like Ava Louise, do it through viral media stunts, like flashing the New York-Dublin Portal or licking a toilet seat in the beginning of the Covid pandemic.—
Taylor Lorenz,
Rolling Stone,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Chef Merito’s Limited Edition Seasoning Bottles Chef Merito is spicing up Día de los Muertos celebrations this year with the launch of their new limited edition Carne and Pollo seasoning bottles, a festive twist on the brand’s beloved blends that bring authentic flavor to every family meal.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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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,
25 Oct. 2025
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Routhenstein recommends diluting oxymel in water and consuming it with meals to protect tooth enamel, reduce stomach irritation, and minimize blood sugar spikes.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
7 Nov. 2025
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Relying on that representation, Trinity Broadcasting increased McGraw’s stake in Merit Street, via his production banner Peteski, to 70 percent while diluting its own stake to 30 percent.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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After a multi-agency search, a police dog handler found her naked body concealed under palm fronds at a sports ground just beyond a wire fence near the caravan park — six days after she was last seen, the newspaper reported.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Citrus Heights Mexican restaurant was closed after health inspectors discovered nine live and dead German cockroaches in various areas including rice and bean bulk containers, wire rack storage and the hallway.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Lacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacing. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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