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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
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.
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Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
Starodubtseva cracked open the tiebreak by lacing a crosscourt forehand right into the corner of the court.
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Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Noun
These ivory leather chairs get their name from the delicate corset lacing that runs up the back—a subtle touch of coquette style.
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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
In the second inning, Daniel Susac added another run to the advantage by lacing a 96 mph double to right, getting Bryce Eldridge across the plate.
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Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
31 May 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacing
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The spots urging public action more closely resemble a cable TV carriage fight, but the stakes in this case are much higher, given the FCC’s threat to revoke ABC’s broadcast licenses.
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David Yurman jewelry is known for its timeless American luxury style that can worn for everyday use, not just special occasions, and for its signature sculptural cable motif.
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By contrast, Schoenaerts’ Krem is a look in search of a character, physically striking with his studded face and long mohawk braid but never given enough complexity to be interesting.
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That’s pretty early to settle on a beauty uniform, yes, but as a young Black girl—and a Nigerian at that—getting braids felt like a natural part of life.
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Alongside Chase and her family stands film director Guy Ritchie; not as a badge‑on celebrity, but as a creative collaborator who has invested both capital and time in the project, designing the Wild Kitchen feasting tables and quietly weaving the whisky into his storytelling world.
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But over the nearly one-and-a-half years since the 2025 mega-fires, native and invasive grasses, bushes and trees have begun to regrow, weaving flammable greenery across the landscape.
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For healthy adults interested in safely trying the method, the nutritionist suggests mixing 1 tablespoon of plain, unflavored gelatin powder in hot water, diluting it with room-temperature water or herbal tea, and drinking it 15 to 30 minutes before a single daily meal.
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This is a rare sighting from Roman Egypt that revealed the role that magic played in that society, at a time when cultures and belief systems were mixing and spreading throughout the empire.
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After milking, the cows would return themselves to their fresh pasture and spend the day grazing, snoozing, licking one another, and cooling off in the shade of pine trees.
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Bring along a friend who wouldn’t be able to indulge in these kinds of finger-licking treats otherwise.
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His unexpected strength in his sophomore season of Formula 1 is spicing up the intra-team battle.
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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.
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Han credits the international team with sharpening his instincts rather than diluting them.
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When that foundation is in place, brands can respond market by market without fragmenting the organization or diluting the brand experience.
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Let cookies cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely, about 1 hour.
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During her trial, prosecutors played a recording of Yang confessing to Reuter's murder to a friend who was wearing a wire.
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“Lacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacing. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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