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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lace
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The answers are not clear, but as a report by Adam London of the Red Sox cable TV network NESN noted on Thursday, Red Sox fans should not yet give up hope.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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While DirecTV continues to be the nation’s largest pay-TV distributor via satellite, consumers continue to drop cable TV for less expensive alternatives such as streaming.—
Brad Adgate,
Forbes,
17 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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That’s where Tim Shelton set it in 2011 for Xavier Thames, who weaved through USC’s defense for a last-second layup and a 56-54 win.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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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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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
Verb
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According to Your Super, add two teaspoons of powder to water or a smoothie. Taste: This has a traditional greens taste, as it's formulated without any flavoring agents.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 Jan. 2025
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The resulting style is lighter than Brandy de Jerez but deeper colored and flavored than Cognac.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Giants starter Jason Pinnock was cut while playing under Manuel for the Jets in 2021.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2025
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Though Trump promised to bring down interest rates on the campaign trail, the president does not directly impact monetary policy, and the Fed many not cut interest rates again for a few months.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN,
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 31 Jan. 2025.
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