Thesaurus results for LACINGS

lacings

noun

plural of lacing

as in cables

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 braids

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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Noun

States will assert ownership of fishing grounds, tamper with undersea cables, and, potentially, conquer or besiege islands.

— Michael Albertus, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2026
With phones, keys, multi-tools, flashlights, water bottles and charging cables, the modern trouser and jacket pocket has a tough job coping.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of cables

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In Judge Monica Neuman’s court, a toddler with braids walked in between the rows of benches and dropped milk on the carpet.

— Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
For glam, Obama wore her braids pulled back into low bun with a few face-framing strands left loose.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of braids

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Her work has appeared in outlets like Travel + Leisure, Forbes, Yahoo Travel, and Punch, and has been syndicated to more than 300 digital and print publications via the Associated Press wires.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
In the more conventional approach, data has to move through interconnects (thin wires) from the memory where it’s stored to the compute chip that’s asking for it.

— Nandan Nayampally, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of wires

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The graphic motif is echoed on the laces, creating a refined visual continuity that ties every element of the sneaker together.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Instead keep the silhouette low-profile and streamlined, then let one detail — whether the print, material, sole, or laces — do the talking, says Kopulos.

— Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of laces

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Some do impromptu handstands against the wall, their feet tapping to the music; others migrate to adjacent gym equipment, pulsing on workout rings, swinging on knotted climbing ropes or swiveling their hips on a Bosu balance ball.

— Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
After the rescue team had constructed the highline ropes with the Norwegian reeve, Pasek ascended it with Rachelle.

— Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

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