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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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Keep reading to find out how to watch the NBA Playoffs with and without cable, as well as how to find last-minute tickets to games.—
Rudie Obias,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Atlanta rapper, who had been sporting braids for some time, shared a photo of himself in the bathroom with his hair fully blown out.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Each of us got a pecan braid, a canale, one large butter croissant and one large chocolate croissant to share.—
Yvette Walker,
Kansas City Star,
8 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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But the migration of once theatrical only entries to streaming services has taken its toll on the movie box office, diluting interest in the awards gala.—
Marc Berman,
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 6 May. 2025.
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