Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Not a bad situation for a guy who is essentially starting the sprint with his shoelaces tied together.—Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 12 May 2026 According to Stash, installation may take only seconds, using existing shoelaces without cutting or replacing them.—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 12 May 2026 While Salomon sneakers are, in part, known for their shoelaces that never come untied, this pair doesn’t have any at all.—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026 Two paramedics who happened to be on board helped out, borrowing blankets from other passengers and using a shoelace to tie off the umbilical cord.—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for shoelace