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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
Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 11 Mar. 2026
The Aero Razor hits on all cylinders, with the biggest upgrade coming in the upper and lacing system.
—Cory Smith, Outside, 15 Feb. 2026
Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
Yet another past Artist of the Year nominee, Myers displayed an ease with the judges while lacing up his shoes in between his two hip-hop performances.
—Theresa Walker, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
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Noun
Most modern Irish dancers wear competition school dresses, large wigs, and either hard shoes or soft black leather lace-up shoes, known as ghillies, that resemble black ballet slippers with a crisscross lacing at the top of the foot and ankle.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 11 Mar. 2026
The Aero Razor hits on all cylinders, with the biggest upgrade coming in the upper and lacing system.
—Cory Smith, Outside, 15 Feb. 2026
Verb
The speed-lacing system, which offers a quick and comfortable glove-like fit in a hurry.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
Yet another past Artist of the Year nominee, Myers displayed an ease with the judges while lacing up his shoes in between his two hip-hop performances.
—Theresa Walker, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacing
Noun
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The report also said that the child would sometimes be woken up by Timouche to hit her for no apparent reason, including hitting her in the face with a charging cable for no reason.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Parents who once watched the cable channel Jetix, which became Disney XD, can actually see Dragon Striker on June 9 (a day early) on XD.—
Allison McClain Merrill,
Parents,
8 June 2026
Noun
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But a slight turn to the right, revealed one, two-inch braid loosely tied and tucked behind her ear.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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The singer-songwriter wore her hair in a loose, tousled braid that fell gracefully down her back, while soft wisps framed the front of her face.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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But Harris’ version takes the audience deeper into their lives, weaving in characters with their own plots in the present day and subtly changing the ways in which Sam, Charlie, and Percy’s story plays out.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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This intricate style involves sectioning the hair into precise, straight lines and weaving it tightly to create neat, narrow braids.—
Omenaa Boakye,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
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ReachTV programs screens at gates and other common areas across more than 80 airports, mixing original programming and licensed content.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
8 June 2026
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Frankie Knuckles, a New Yorker who moved to Chicago in the ’70s, began spinning at a West Loop spot called the Warehouse in 1977, seamlessly mixing American and European disco with obscure soul and electronic records.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
7 June 2026
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That licking instinct may have led Jacobs’s elk to an area known as Flag Swamp, a one-acre wetland filled with blue flag irises and shrubby willow trees.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Finally, monitor pets for behavioral changes, as pets may experience pain, licking or chewing at a wound, loss of appetite and lethargy.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
Verb
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His unexpected strength in his sophomore season of Formula 1 is spicing up the intra-team battle.—
Sahil Kapur,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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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,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Supreme Court asked the lower court to look at its recent ruling in Louisiana, which weakened the Voting Rights Act — a law that previously placed sharp limits on states’ diluting the power of minority voters.—
Kaylah Jackson,
NBC news,
3 June 2026
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In his letter, Markey said using surplus plutonium to produce energy would be significantly more expensive than diluting and disposing of it — the method the federal government was previously using to deal with the waste.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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With the myth of Medea as a burning thematic wire, and through the metaphor of bloody dog fights, the novel burns with the rage and despair of those who remain unseen.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Now with brake-by-wire With regenerative braking fully active in off-road modes, the R2 effectively turns one-pedal driving into a nearly perfect hill-descent control system.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
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“Lacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacing. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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