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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
Alex Badia, WWD, 10 Sep. 2024
These sneakers also come with an adaptive lacing system to lock your feet in place and plenty of cushioning to keep your runs enjoyable.
—Suzie Glassman, Health, 18 June 2024
Other features include an antimicrobial design and a unique lacing system for quick, fuss-free adjustments.
—Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 16 May 2024
The back of the gown showed off the corset lacing, and Browne’s signature red, white, and blue striped tag.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 6 May 2024
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Back on the street, eye-catching denim treatments include prints, corset lacing and embellishment.
—Alex Badia, WWD, 10 Sep. 2024
These sneakers also come with an adaptive lacing system to lock your feet in place and plenty of cushioning to keep your runs enjoyable.
—Suzie Glassman, Health, 18 June 2024
Other features include an antimicrobial design and a unique lacing system for quick, fuss-free adjustments.
—Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 16 May 2024
The back of the gown showed off the corset lacing, and Browne’s signature red, white, and blue striped tag.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 6 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacing
Noun
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Without a center-hung scoreboard to interfere, OTE installed a cable cam to fly directly over the baskets and pivot the way NBA 2k players would expect.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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While DirecTV continues to be the nation’s largest pay-TV distributor via satellite, consumers continue to drop cable TV for less expensive alternatives such as streaming.—
Brad Adgate,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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In the wake of L.A.’s wildfires, L.A. hairstylists and barbers are providing free hair services — braids, twists, haircuts and more — to affected Angelenos.—
Karla Marie Sanford,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Multiple stations will be set up for haircuts, hairstyling and braids.—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Jan. 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
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Could there be a medical reason behind their licking?—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
25 Dec. 2024
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However, many cat owners will hesitate to stop their cats from licking them, to avoid hurting their feelings.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
25 Dec. 2024
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At least in the short run, this diluting might potentially have negative effects on the price per share as the market adjusts to the extra shares.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Businesses should ensure their monitoring strategies address both objectives where relevant, without diluting the specific focus of fraud prevention tools.—
Einaras von Gravrock,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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The most plausible scenario for such a transmitter is tethering a strong wire from a kite or weather balloon.—
Dan Goodin,
Ars Technica,
23 Jan. 2025
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Around the back are three wires (live, neutral, ground) for hardwiring the device to a round junction box.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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But steer clear of washing linens with decorative details, such as crochet, lace, or eyelet trim, in hot water as they can be easily damaged this way.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2025
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For her husband’s second inauguration in 1873, Julia wore a metallic ivory brocade dress trimmed with lace.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
20 Jan. 2025
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Many focused on inserting individual flowers into small tubes filled with water and then neatly placing each vial, one by one, onto the floats.—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC News,
31 Dec. 2024
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In Netanyahu’s case, because the prostate is not cancerous, Golan said doctors were likely performing an endoscopic surgery, carried out by inserting small instruments into a body cavity, rather than making surgical cuts in the abdomen to reach the prostate.—
Tia Goldenberg,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Dec. 2024
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“Lacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacing. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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