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as in cable
a length of braided, flexible material that is used for tying or connecting things stopped briefly to tighten the lacing on his shoe

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as in braid
a length of something formed of three or more strands woven together the lacing on the uniform gives it a smart look

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lacing

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verb

present participle of lace
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as in spicing
to make more pleasant to the taste by adding something intensely flavored a savory dish laced with saffron and ginger

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Recent Examples of lacing
Noun
Kardashian wearing a satiny black corset, the lacing of which echos the look of the hair ribbon. Marci Robin, Allure, 27 Dec. 2024 He was similarly wowed by heel hold supplied by a combination of a lower BOA dial, internal ankle support, and reliable inner lining lacing. Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 9 Oct. 2024 What are your impressions on the inner and outer lacing systems? Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 9 Oct. 2024 The slim and figure-hugging design accentuates your curves, while the side lacings with metal eyelets and the rubber waistband add a unique and edgy touch to your outfit. Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for lacing
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Noun
  • What’s been learned Some of the documents already released have offered details on the way intelligence services operated at the time, including CIA cables and memos discussing visits by Oswald to the Soviet and Cuban embassies during a trip to Mexico City just weeks before the assassination.
    Jamie Stengle, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The amount committed to streaming video for the next TV season was greater than that devoted to primetime broadcast or primetime cable — a first for the industry.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Nevertheless, when synthetic braids are dipped in boiling water to seal the ends, the VOCs emitted can exacerbate respiratory issues.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Small braids also fit this category and can add an interesting texture to a low-maintenance look.
    Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • Could there be a medical reason behind their licking?
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
  • However, many cat owners will hesitate to stop their cats from licking them, to avoid hurting their feelings.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • Turning Dania Beach Grill into Lucky Fish A fan-favorite hangout for 75 years, Dania Beach Grill was condemned in April 2019, racking up a trove of code violations at the time, which included damaged and corroded awnings, broken walls and plywood beams, rotten wood and exposed wires.
    Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Matheson House is an architectural gem with wire mesh walls, stone details, ponds and an indoor pool, and a collection of artifacts acquired in different countries.
    Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • To bring this trend into your wardrobe, shop for airy maxi dresses, lace and eyelet blouses, and breezy skirts in muted tones.
    Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The game itself was still in its infancy; balls with laces only began disappearing from the sporting goods stores a year or two before.
    Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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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