as in embroidered
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as in weaved
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 interspersed
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 licked
to strike repeatedly
laced the seaman's back with the cat-o'-nine-tails
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as in diluted
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 laced
The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
The rapid-fire dialogue between Phil and Connie (played perfectly by McCarthy) is the main draw here, as their exchanges are laced with great insults and hilarious banter.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
The former greengrocer from south London was known for lively banter that was often laced with innuendo.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 7 Dec. 2024
While grieving the loss of his young cousin, who died in 2021 after ingesting a pain pill laced with fentanyl, Webb said that dealers who knowingly peddle potentially lethal drugs are nothing short of murderers.
—Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 6 Dec. 2024
Less than a minute later, Patton laced another pass out of bounds.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
The performance, and music itself, mean something different to everyone in the choir, but Price’s decision to sing it year after year is one that’s laced with gratitude.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 4 Dec. 2024
It’s laced with the right tenor and amount of paranoia and ends on an unsettling note.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 28 Nov. 2024
Travelers have been known to die from methanol poisoning in the past after consuming alcohol laced with it by unscrupulous bar owners trying to increase volume.
—Seyed Ismail Nafeesa, NBC News, 27 Nov. 2024
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Southeast Asian Jambalaya laced with Creole seasoning and lemongrass (which replaces celery in the holy trinity).
—The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
The rapid-fire dialogue between Phil and Connie (played perfectly by McCarthy) is the main draw here, as their exchanges are laced with great insults and hilarious banter.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
The former greengrocer from south London was known for lively banter that was often laced with innuendo.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 7 Dec. 2024
While grieving the loss of his young cousin, who died in 2021 after ingesting a pain pill laced with fentanyl, Webb said that dealers who knowingly peddle potentially lethal drugs are nothing short of murderers.
—Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 6 Dec. 2024
Less than a minute later, Patton laced another pass out of bounds.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
The performance, and music itself, mean something different to everyone in the choir, but Price’s decision to sing it year after year is one that’s laced with gratitude.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 4 Dec. 2024
It’s laced with the right tenor and amount of paranoia and ends on an unsettling note.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 28 Nov. 2024
Travelers have been known to die from methanol poisoning in the past after consuming alcohol laced with it by unscrupulous bar owners trying to increase volume.
—Seyed Ismail Nafeesa, NBC News, 27 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laced
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Needless to say, Sabyasachi is a big proponent of a daring wardrobe, whether that means ditching the LBD cocktail standard for a fanciful embroidered look or setting a table with unexpected creative bravado.Bridget Foley, Town & Country, 28 Nov. 2022
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The interior also sports signature quilting, along with embroidered Speed badging on the headrests and a Speed plaque in the treadplate.Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2021
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Since the 1950s, television, slot cars, plastic models and other diversions have diluted the attraction of model trains.George Petras, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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The attacks, which began late last year and decreased in the spring, upended global trade – and diluted the attention of international naval forces in the region, observers say.Simone McCarthy, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
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The bride wore a sweetheart rhinestone floor-length dress, while the groom opted for an all-white embossed suit.Emily Weaver, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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The embossed, bandana–esque print is such a nice touch, as is the gold chain strap.Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
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The footage of his interrogation is interspersed with police interviews with wealthy associates, including Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan and the widow of casino magnate Sheldon Adelson, who complain of the prime minister and his wife demanding expensive gifts.Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Rosemary can be used in a stand-alone herb garden, interspersed with other perennials and shrubs or used as a low growing evergreen hedge.Janet B. Carson, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Her chocolate cake is flavored with sesame oil and cloaked in a tahini ganache.The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
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The lyrics, flavored with streetwise grit and an unapologetic spirit, cruise through experiences of luxury and betrayal.Griselda Flores, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
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The researchers successfully loaded the flower particles with a cancer drug and injected them into mice.Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
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This situation bodes well for 2025 and 2026, both of which have loaded film slates.Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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Complete your look with Loewe’s fringed scarf and a warm, yet stylish pair of knee socks from Johnstons of Elgin.Laura Jackson, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2024
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Try this viscose blend, $16.99 on Amazon, for a fringed scarf alternative that is super soft and drapes beautifully.Nora Colomer, Fox News, 23 Oct. 2024
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Charis Kai, a freshman, was nearly asleep when her resident adviser pounded on the door to her dorm room.Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Beck was able to take the snap and hand the ball off to Etienne, who pounded it in from four yards out for the game-winning touchdown.Kevin Dotson, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Laced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laced. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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