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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
Alex Badia, WWD, 10 Sep. 2024
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
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Noun
Back on the street, eye-catching denim treatments include prints, corset lacing and embellishment.
—Alex Badia, WWD, 10 Sep. 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacing
Noun
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Despite Schumer’s strong promise as a potential film personality, the dearth of comedy in theatrical releases has meant her talent mostly has been showcased on cable and streaming services.—
Tom Brueggemann,
IndieWire,
10 Feb. 2025
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Finland is still investigating the incident, but police have detained a ship carrying Russian oil products, suspected of dragging its anchor across the cable.—
Clare Sebastian,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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His hair was unfinished: one side in braids, the other a pigtail.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
14 Feb. 2025
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Asha, her hair in braids, smiles out from many of them, frozen as friends and family remember her.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Feb. 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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Could there be a medical reason behind their licking?—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
25 Dec. 2024
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However, many cat owners will hesitate to stop their cats from licking them, to avoid hurting their feelings.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
25 Dec. 2024
Verb
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At least in the short run, this diluting might potentially have negative effects on the price per share as the market adjusts to the extra shares.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Businesses should ensure their monitoring strategies address both objectives where relevant, without diluting the specific focus of fraud prevention tools.—
Einaras von Gravrock,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Sitting on a rickety wire shelf was a saucepan that gave off strong 1980s vibes, made of what looked like amber glass.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2025
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As wires get crossed, intent is more likely to get misread.—
Anna Mulrine Grobe,
The Christian Science Monitor,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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When the 18-year-old was making his way through the various age groups at Southampton, he was deemed to be a bit scruffy, with his boot laces always undone and socks rolled down, but this also endeared him to the coaches.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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If you’re set on white, consider looking for dresses with different materials such as lace, sparkles and tulle.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Many focused on inserting individual flowers into small tubes filled with water and then neatly placing each vial, one by one, onto the floats.—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC News,
31 Dec. 2024
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In Netanyahu’s case, because the prostate is not cancerous, Golan said doctors were likely performing an endoscopic surgery, carried out by inserting small instruments into a body cavity, rather than making surgical cuts in the abdomen to reach the prostate.—
Tia Goldenberg,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Dec. 2024
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“Lacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacing. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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