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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
Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 12 June 2026
Her closet contains a lace wedding dress from the 1920s.
—Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
Julie Orringer, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
Our choice today is laced with chocolate raspberry.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 8 June 2026
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Noun
Tiers of lace, an embellished party jacket, and a sense of bohemian ease made the Olsen twins' 2017 Met Gala appearance one for the books.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 12 June 2026
Her closet contains a lace wedding dress from the 1920s.
—Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
Verb
The pool, a multilevel fantasia of waterslides and relaxation areas, was laced with walkways shaded by native plants; our children played there for hours.
—Julie Orringer, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
Our choice today is laced with chocolate raspberry.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lace
Noun
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The acquisition would give Fox access to consumer households at a time when the traditional pay-TV universe continues its slow decline as viewers move away from cable and satellite services to video streaming.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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In contrast, the railway boom and the internet stock bubble bequeathed to the economy some vital infrastructure, such as tracks, rolling stock, and fibre-optic cables.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Noun
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But a slight turn to the right, revealed one, two-inch braid loosely tied and tucked behind her ear.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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The singer-songwriter wore her hair in a loose, tousled braid that fell gracefully down her back, while soft wisps framed the front of her face.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Pulisic was exceptional before being subbed out at the half, weaving past defenders and creating scoring chances.—
Greg Rosenstein,
NBC news,
13 June 2026
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Together, the friends weave intricate webs of multi-player strategy just to avoid hurting someone else’s feelings.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Save room for the chocolate crumble cheesecake bar or salted caramel brownies.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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Add 3 cups salted pita chips and mix gently to incorporate.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Chalk it up to a bad match, and lick your wounds.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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Affected animals transfer rabies by biting, licking or scratching other animals and humans.—
Laura Horne,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The mango- and blueberry-flavored products were finally OK’d during Makary’s last full week leading the agency.—
Matthew Perrone,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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These warm spices do more than flavor your food; cinnamon and nutmeg may also help lower blood sugar levels.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The moment came in the 73rd minute with a goal from Mauricio to cut the US advantage to 3-1.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Simpson robbed Adell of a homer in the eighth to keep the Rays within two, and Aranda cut it to 4-3 with a two-out single off Farris before Zeferjahn finished.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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With the myth of Medea as a burning thematic wire, and through the metaphor of bloody dog fights, the novel burns with the rage and despair of those who remain unseen.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Now with brake-by-wire With regenerative braking fully active in off-road modes, the R2 effectively turns one-pedal driving into a nearly perfect hill-descent control system.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
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“Lace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lace. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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