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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
Suzie Glassman, Health, 18 June 2024
Other features include an antimicrobial design and a unique lacing system for quick, fuss-free adjustments.
—Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 16 May 2024
The back of the gown showed off the corset lacing, and Browne’s signature red, white, and blue striped tag.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 6 May 2024
Emanuel added crystal appliques at the waist, while the corset itself was boned and fastened with black lacing.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 21 Mar. 2024
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Noun
These sneakers also come with an adaptive lacing system to lock your feet in place and plenty of cushioning to keep your runs enjoyable.
—Suzie Glassman, Health, 18 June 2024
Other features include an antimicrobial design and a unique lacing system for quick, fuss-free adjustments.
—Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 16 May 2024
The back of the gown showed off the corset lacing, and Browne’s signature red, white, and blue striped tag.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 6 May 2024
Emanuel added crystal appliques at the waist, while the corset itself was boned and fastened with black lacing.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 21 Mar. 2024
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While the flight from pay-TV looks a bit less hectic when the virtual MVPDs are tossed into the mix, the overall sub count is now at around 68.8 million households, down from 103 million when cable was at its absolute high-water mark.Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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The two cables that were damaged are the Arelion cable, which links Sweden to , and the C-Lion1 cable, which links Finland to Germany.John Feng, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Donning blond braids and an all-white outfit with a matching fluffy cowboy hat, the singer poses as the cactus lights up.Caché McClay, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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The tennis champion shares her training routine, the hair care products behind her signature braids, and what recovery looks like off-season.Essence, Essence, 11 Dec. 2024
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While most companies claim to be customer centric, few practice discipline around weaving customer centricity into the fabric of the organization.Camille Nicita, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Masterfully weaving all these strands together, Kushner has crafted another fine and engrossing piece of journalism.Chris Wheatley, Longreads, 3 Dec. 2024
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Robinson again warns her off, firmly telling her no, but Bella continues whimpering, stamping her feet, and—for good measure—licking her lips.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Refrain from licking, picking or biting your lips.Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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Losing sight of the big picture and diluting the purpose of the company is an imminent risk.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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In fact, not diluting it at all.Davey Winder, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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With the fantasy football playoffs here, the waiver wire has run almost completely dry.Steve Bradshaw, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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It's made from marbleized card stock paper that has been cut into identical leaf shapes, folded in half lengthwise, and glued to a wire wreath form so the leaves overlap slightly.Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Get the recipe 17 of 20 Lace Cookies Incredibly light and crispy, these super-thin lace cookies are caramelly and tasty. Get the recipe 18 of 20 Marinated Cheese Serve this zippy marinated cheese with fresh crudité for an easy gluten-free starter.Josh Miller, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
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The rounded cap, with its short, stiff brim, is a more fashionable take on a beret — and a style that designers like Chanel and Dolce & Gabbana continue to reinvent in classic tweed or edgy lace and netting.Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
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That’s certainly something a lot of adaptations fail at, either inserting too much of the filmmakers’ politics or simply changing the story for no good reason.Erik Kain, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Apps like Google’s Magic Editor and Adobe Photoshop have specific tools for removing unwanted objects from photos or inserting new ones in specific places.Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Lacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacing. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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