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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
Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2025
As well as providing plenty of new lace dresses for her Chloé loyals, Kamali also proposed new ways to wear lace, and paired many looks with playful jelly sandals.
—Alice Cary, Vogue, 19 July 2025
Josh Gross, Oc Register, 17 July 2025
While the lake itself is solely worth the trip, don’t miss the chance to lace up your boots and hike one of the many surrounding trails.
—Taryn White, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Noun
The monochromatic top is adorned with buttons down the back, while the sleeves and neckline are decorated with delicate crochet lace that sets it apart from the rest of your wardrobe.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2025
As well as providing plenty of new lace dresses for her Chloé loyals, Kamali also proposed new ways to wear lace, and paired many looks with playful jelly sandals.
—Alice Cary, Vogue, 19 July 2025
Verb
However, Pacquiao’s recent decision to lace up the gloves again set the stage for something new: a rite of passage great fighters often come to experience despite intending to walk away.
—Josh Gross, Oc Register, 17 July 2025
While the lake itself is solely worth the trip, don’t miss the chance to lace up your boots and hike one of the many surrounding trails.
—Taryn White, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lace
Noun
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Kelly was ahead of the curve in the space, with a number of former cable news anchors of different political persuasions subsequently attempting to launch their own ventures, with varying levels of success.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
28 July 2025
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Although Paramount’s cable networks have received little public attention throughout the deal approval process, this is a huge area ready for restructuring.—
Howard Homonoff,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Evidence of production wear include fraying at the butt, loose braids, and scuffing from stunt use nearly half a century ago.—
India Brown,
Robb Report,
22 July 2025
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For Comme des Garçons, braids of various sizes snaked down models’ fronts after cascading from under hats.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Gran Sasso National Park has trails that weave through medieval villages, crumbling castles, and valleys where wild horses still roam.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
23 July 2025
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These are pre-shrunk and woven from long-staple fibers for buttery softness.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
22 July 2025
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The Greenville chef suggests a light salting to help pull out moisture and intensify flavor and maintain the fruit’s crisp texture.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
25 July 2025
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That may be a false comparison, however, as many people salt meat during the cooking process, said Christopher Gardner, Rehnborg Farquhar Professor of Medicine at Stanford University in California who directs the Stanford Prevention Research Center’s Nutrition Studies Research Group.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
21 July 2025
Verb
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The Boston Celtics are still licking their wounds following the heartbreaking end to the 2024-25 NBA season.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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And Lil Wayne agrees by licking my face, which is part of the job description for companion dogs.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Tofu scramble instead of eggs, flavored with turmeric, black salt, nutritional yeast, and veggies.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
29 July 2025
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The Morning Biscuit with an egg bake flavored with onions, red peppers and pepper jack cheese is also $7.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
29 July 2025
Verb
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On Thursday, the White House announced that Trump had just sent letters to the heads of 17 major pharmaceutical companies pushing them to cut the prices that Americans have to pay down to the levels that people in other countries pay.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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The storm cut nearby Miccosukee tribal members off from the rest of the world for two days.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Aug. 2025
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Pick up parchment, with cookies still on it, and cool completely on a wire rack.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
3 Aug. 2025
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Jenny and Chris Harmon’s house caught on fire last year when construction workers rebuilding a home on the lot next door used a backhoe to knock down a tree, ripping the electrical wires off the couple’s home.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Lace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lace. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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