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as in cable
a length of braided, flexible material that is used for tying or connecting things
I had to replace the lace of my shoe because it kept breaking whenever I pulled the knot too tight
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as in to weave
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 to salt
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 to lick
to strike repeatedly
laced the seaman's back with the cat-o'-nine-tails
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as in to cut
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 lace
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025
The floor-length dress featured a bold, high split secured by a black lace underlay.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
So many of the ingredients are there in a competition laced with unpredictability.
—Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Textured and loosely woven fabrics like lace should be turned inside out to prevent snags.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025
The floor-length dress featured a bold, high split secured by a black lace underlay.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
The couple married in 1970, with surf icon Phil Edwards serving as best man and a wedding cake laced with hashish.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
So many of the ingredients are there in a competition laced with unpredictability.
—Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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The change marks the end of an era for the organization, which was created in 1997 by a former VH1 executive and became a mainstay on the cable network’s programming slate.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN,
29 Jan. 2025
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The news hole is shrinking not just on cable news, but also on the evening newscasts on the broadcast networks.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
29 Jan. 2025
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In the wake of L.A.’s wildfires, L.A. hairstylists and barbers are providing free hair services — braids, twists, haircuts and more — to affected Angelenos.—
Karla Marie Sanford,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Multiple stations will be set up for haircuts, hairstyling and braids.—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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This Amberly Woven Placemat woven from abaca fibers and this Bistrot Teak Flatware instantly elevates your table.—
Sydney Wingfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Jan. 2025
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Dosunmu spent most of his night chasing Curry around the perimeter, weaving his way through a tumult of screens in his attempt to slow Curry down.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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Not unlike how Vancouver looked late against the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night, Edmonton ran out of gas as Vancouver salted this one away.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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Crews will work 12-hour shifts during the storm to salt and clear roads.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2025
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Buffy loves to groom—in other words, lick—my hair, probably as an act of dominance, according to my vet.—
Elizabeth Denton,
Allure,
28 Jan. 2025
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Having another week off to lick wounds is pretty nice, too.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Customers will also be able to purchase the Louisiana Garlic 3-Piece Wings, also flavored with reposado tequila, and a Spicy Strawberry Hibiscus Flavored Lemonade Mocktail.—
Luke Chinman,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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But fans of cold brew, nitro cold brew, iced tea lemonade, flavored ice tea and Starbucks Refreshers are out of luck — those drinks are not included in the refill deal.—
Aliza Chasan,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2025
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Releasing fullback Alec Ingold after June 1 would cut his 2025 Dolphins cap hit from $4.9 million to $1.2 million.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2025
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Each student will receive a collection of cut flower seeds for the Spring season.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2025
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The most plausible scenario for such a transmitter is tethering a strong wire from a kite or weather balloon.—
Dan Goodin,
Ars Technica,
23 Jan. 2025
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Let Frosting set: Let cool completely in pan set on a wire rack until Frosting is set, about 1 hour 30 minutes.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Lace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lace. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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