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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
Catherine Santino, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
Right now the beloved lingerie brand has major discounts on bras, lace panties, and comfy thongs.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2024
Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel, 2 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
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Noun
In the final slide, Sánchez poses in a black lace push-up bra and black patent leather face mask.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
Right now the beloved lingerie brand has major discounts on bras, lace panties, and comfy thongs.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2024
Verb
The songs fulfill the assignment to get people moving, but they are expertly laced with inspired, soft textures (akin to breakout producer Fred Again …) that give them tenderness and soul.
—Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel, 2 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
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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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Sailing to Byzantium weaves a dialogue between the works of Greek artist Alekos Fassianos (1935-2022) and the hHammam’s rich historical and cultural heritage.Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Movies Review: ‘Madame Web’ weaves its way into primo ridiculousness, but Dakota Johnson fans should see it Feb. 13, 2024 Privileged but sad teen Sergei Kravinoff (Levi Miller) is attacked by a lion on a hunting safari with his Russian gangster father, Nikolai (Russell Crowe).Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Unlike the first snowfall of the year — when the Indianapolis Department of Public Works had a team of a dozen trucks pre-treating and salting city roads starting at 11 p.m. the night before snowfall and again the following morning — pre-treatment was not seen on Monday.Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Dec. 2024
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The cost of salting roads in the winter and fixing potholes is more expensive when there is inflation.Michael D. Belsky, Chicago Tribune, 19 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, Universal’s Wicked licked the $500M global milestone this session, adding $21.5M from 81 offshore markets (-39%) to lift the international cume to $166M. With $525M, global, the movie is playing more to domestic, as expected, but continues to make its mark overseas.Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 15 Dec. 2024
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Anxious dogs that like to obsessively lick, dig or sniff might also like pad toys.Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 13 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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Unwell Hydration flavors The beverage will be available in three flavors: Strawberry, Mango Citrus and Orange Hibiscus.Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
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The Fed ultimately voted to begin cutting rates in September and again opted to lower rates at its November meeting, just days after the election.Julia Shapero, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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Macy’s — Shares shed less than 1% after the department store chain cut its fiscal-year forecast .Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 11 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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Checkered Chef Wire Cooling Rack Allowing cookies to cool properly before icing is the key to creating crisp borders, and the best way to do that is to transfer them to a wire cooling rack after baking.Maggie Horton, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Lace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lace. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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