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as in weaved
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 interspersed
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 licked
to strike repeatedly
laced the seaman's back with the cat-o'-nine-tails
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as in diluted
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 laced
Nicole Acosta, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
But of course, given that viewers know how this story ends, the film is also laced with darkness.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 30 Dec. 2024
Those defeats against Bologna and Udinese heaped even more importance on a fixture that is always laced with plenty of venom, and there were certainly plenty of participants with experience of both sides of this storied rivalry.
—Adam Digby, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
The Search For Clean, Delicious, And Nutritious Coffee As a connoisseur of brews, James understood that all across the globe, people were consistently sipping commercial grade coffees laced with harmful chemicals, pesticides and toxins.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Many of the commercial grade coffees available in the market today are laced with mycotoxins, pesticides, molds, and harmful chemicals that compromise kidney, brain, immune, and digestive function.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Outdoors, the landscaped grounds are laced with live oak trees and host formal gardens adorned with a life-size chessboard and a secret swing.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
This version is fresh, direct, laced with an earthy, not edgy minerality and a bit of iodine.
—Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
This too is a common sight, and a symptom of fentanyl laced with the veterinary tranquilizer xylazine.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Before three people died from eating a homemade Christmas cake believed to have been laced with arsenic, other family members noticed an off-putting flavor, authorities said, according to a recent news report.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
But of course, given that viewers know how this story ends, the film is also laced with darkness.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 30 Dec. 2024
Those defeats against Bologna and Udinese heaped even more importance on a fixture that is always laced with plenty of venom, and there were certainly plenty of participants with experience of both sides of this storied rivalry.
—Adam Digby, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
The Search For Clean, Delicious, And Nutritious Coffee As a connoisseur of brews, James understood that all across the globe, people were consistently sipping commercial grade coffees laced with harmful chemicals, pesticides and toxins.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Many of the commercial grade coffees available in the market today are laced with mycotoxins, pesticides, molds, and harmful chemicals that compromise kidney, brain, immune, and digestive function.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Outdoors, the landscaped grounds are laced with live oak trees and host formal gardens adorned with a life-size chessboard and a secret swing.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
This version is fresh, direct, laced with an earthy, not edgy minerality and a bit of iodine.
—Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
This too is a common sight, and a symptom of fentanyl laced with the veterinary tranquilizer xylazine.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laced
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Needless to say, Sabyasachi is a big proponent of a daring wardrobe, whether that means ditching the LBD cocktail standard for a fanciful embroidered look or setting a table with unexpected creative bravado.Bridget Foley, Town & Country, 28 Nov. 2022
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The interior also sports signature quilting, along with embroidered Speed badging on the headrests and a Speed plaque in the treadplate.Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2021
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The influx of settlers and tourists displaced Native Hawaiians, limited their access to land, and diluted their cultural heritage, according to academics.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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However, this protein content gets diluted when they're used to make almond milk, as the final product is primarily water.Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 2 Jan. 2025
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The bride wore a sweetheart rhinestone floor-length dress, while the groom opted for an all-white embossed suit.Emily Weaver, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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The embossed, bandana–esque print is such a nice touch, as is the gold chain strap.Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
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These bricks consist of certain compounds that are electrically conductive interspersed with others that provide insulation to contain the heat.Andrew Rosenblum, Popular Science, 26 Dec. 2024
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The streaming service still has heavily leaned on other music icons, with performances from Mariah Carey and Beyoncé interspersed in its two-game slate.Derek Saul, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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Choose among dishes like vegetable biryani, paneer butter masala, and methi matar malai, a creamy curry flavored with sweet green peas and earthy fenugreek leaves.Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 3 Jan. 2025
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Chew sugarless gum with xylitol (a sweetener that may prevent cavities), or suck on candy flavored with citrus, cinnamon, or mint to stimulate saliva flow.Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 27 Dec. 2024
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A day after Gary Sanchez struck out with the bases loaded in the first inning of an ALCS loss to the Houston Astros, Gil called in to contend Yankees manager Aaron Boone should have pinch hit for the catcher.Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
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Considering how loaded the West is, adding Butler to the mix could be the difference between being truly competitive or seeing another early playoff exit.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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Kaia Gerber and Erykah Badu incorporated boho elements into their wardrobes, pairing graphic tees with a ruffled skirt and fringed jacket, respectively.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
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The sleeveless gown included a high slit accented by fringed ties along the side.Ty Gaskins, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
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My heartbeat pounded in my ears, drowning out the anticipatory purr of two ambulance engines idling nearby.Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Fieri’s tenders are wide and flat, resembling pounded and breaded chicken cutlets.Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Laced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laced. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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