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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
Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Feb. 2025
Lingerie inspirations, black lace and provocative details that included plunging necklines and open lacing were the evening’s other fashion trends.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Madonna, 66, wore a black slip dress with lace details, sheer tights and knee-high leather boots with corset lacing.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025
The strapless dress featured a satin corset bodice with visible lacing.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The winner of best rap album wore a custom wool corset dress in a dark grey pinstripe, accented with exaggerated hips and tricolor lacing, all over the label’s classic white oxford shirt, a grey pinstripe wool tie and platform penny loafers.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Feb. 2025
Lingerie inspirations, black lace and provocative details that included plunging necklines and open lacing were the evening’s other fashion trends.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Madonna, 66, wore a black slip dress with lace details, sheer tights and knee-high leather boots with corset lacing.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025
The strapless dress featured a satin corset bodice with visible lacing.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacing
Noun
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The channel, along with other NBCUniversal cable outlets, is being spun off from current owner Comcast into a new company called Versant.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Charlie served in an era when relationships mattered, and political capital wasn’t spent on cable news sound bites.—
Michel Faulkner,
New York Daily News,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Ortega did not walk the red carpet in Wednesday's trademark pigtail braids, but instead wore her hair parted to the side and styled in soft curls at the ends, with her bangs shaped and sculpted into a perfect twirly little swoop atop her forehead.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
2 June 2025
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Here’s what tariffs mean for braids and wigs Roblox’s hit farm game spurs underground digital fruit economy 49ers expand reach in European soccer, buy majority stake of Glasgow club Rangers Larry Magid is a tech journalist and internet safety activist.—
Larry Magid,
Mercury News,
29 May 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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Jared Harris is the best movie John ever, licking his lips and sucking his teeth; Aidan Quinn is the best movie Paul.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2025
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Boston, Cleveland, and New York are licking their chops, ready to feast on a Bucks team missing its point guard, its bench leader, and its identity.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Luckily, Pattinson manages to keep things buoyant without diluting the late-capitalism metaphors or the melancholy existentialism.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2025
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But the migration of once theatrical only entries to streaming services has taken its toll on the movie box office, diluting interest in the awards gala.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Allow to cool completely on wire rack to room temperature.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
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Staff and wire reports USA TODAY Dior is appointing its menswear designer, Jonathan Anderson, as the fashion house's creative director, who will also oversee womenswear designs and haute couture.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
Noun
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The metallic leather cap toe and stiletto heel offered a clean contrast to the transparent PVC sides — an effect that mirrored the gown’s interplay of opaque velvet and sheer lace.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
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These structural characteristics reflect and refract light in a way that creates a subtle but dazzling iridescence – less like the bold sparkle of a peacock and more like fine lace held up to sunlight.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
Verb
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The sketch recalled Billy Crystal’s annual tradition of starting the Oscars by digitally inserting himself into scenes from the nominees.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2025
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After inserting a quarter, simply pull on the tether holding your cart to the cart behind to release yours.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Lacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacing. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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