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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
Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The singer and actress added a fur stole and black lace gloves.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2025
The Crimson Tide laced 25 3-pointers, 10 of those coming from Mark Sears.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Keely wore a mini black lace dress with black heels and her hair styled down.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The singer and actress added a fur stole and black lace gloves.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Verb
The meltdown began when lefty reliever Luis Peralta plunked Jonathan Aranda, and Taylor Walls laced a single to left.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2025
The Crimson Tide laced 25 3-pointers, 10 of those coming from Mark Sears.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lace
Noun
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These numbers assume the Demon is at a drag strip with a prepped surface cable of providing sufficient traction.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Keep reading to find out how to watch the NBA Playoffs with and without cable, as well as how to find last-minute tickets to games.—
Rudie Obias,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This is also the same Bow Wow who had women of all ages swooning over his crisp braids, Colgate smile and doting demeanor before his 18th birthday.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
15 Apr. 2025
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This season, trying new, reference-heavy braids can give you a gravity-defying look, bringing unreplicated creativity into your beauty.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Sherrod opened the scoring with a 65-yard touchdown, weaving through the defense before breaking into the open backfield.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2025
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Grid fleece weaves in about 5 percent elastane (aka Spandex) in a grid-like pattern (hence the name).—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
18 Apr. 2025
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The Warriors, who were a perfect 28-of-28 on free throws, salted the game away at the line.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
2 Apr. 2025
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Don’t forget sausage, which is just ground pork, beef or other meat that’s been salted and highly seasoned — which is to say, highly flavorful with no extra work from you.—
Emily Weinstein,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Flames were licking the upper branches of tall trees.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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While investors are licking their wounds from a plunging stock market, and businesses brace for economic fallout, major investment banks are reaping extraordinary profits, according to Wall Street Journal.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Flowering stems with their leaves are used to flavor May wine—a traditional German beverage.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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Simply dress up a white cake mix with lemon zest, then whip up a frosting flavored with strawberry jam.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2025
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While this page supports the goal of cutting red tape and saving tax dollars, every American should be aware that the CFPB, now sidelined, has recovered over $20 billion in financial relief for U.S. consumers since Congress launched it after the 2008 market crash.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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The station also cut from its marketing department and others, resulting in a total 15% cut across the nonprofit.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Instead, there will now be a second print journalist spot, and wires will be eligible for the two print spots, along with many others.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2025
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Previously, wires such as the AP, Bloomberg and Reuters were generally always in the tight circle of reporters brought in for pool events, which are then distributed to the wider press.—
Dominick Mastrangelo,
The Hill,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Lace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lace. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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