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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
Hannah Sacks, People.com, 10 June 2025
One wedding before that, Swift opted for a blue floral lace Erdem midi dress for Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley’s intimate New Jersey wedding in August 2023.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 7 June 2025
Rachel Flynn, People.com, 9 June 2025
Her public plea adds another voice to the chorus hoping to see Lee lace up her boots once more.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
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Noun
Stella could be seen wearing a black tank top with pink lace, which matched the black and pink streaks in her blonde hair.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 10 June 2025
One wedding before that, Swift opted for a blue floral lace Erdem midi dress for Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley’s intimate New Jersey wedding in August 2023.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 7 June 2025
Verb
The matching column skirt draped to the floor, while the back of the top had an exaggerated corset that laced up.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 9 June 2025
Her public plea adds another voice to the chorus hoping to see Lee lace up her boots once more.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lace
Noun
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NBCUniversal got out of the cable sports game, but could use more year-round programming.—
John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Speaking of ratings, the 2024 BET Awards claimed bragging rights as the No. 1 cable awards show, drawing more than 3 million viewers, according to Nielsen — and its highest viewership in the coveted 18-49 demographic in five years.—
Gail Mitchell,
Billboard,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Akili King, senior beauty editor, is remaining classic: TK braids to kick off protective style season.—
Akili King,
Essence,
16 June 2025
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While the spiral braids on top of her head felt particularly familiar, the five-foot extensions swinging across her left shoulder were something new.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
10 June 2025
Verb
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Stone cut and wove plastic mats, industrial carpeting, and everyday fabrics into strange yet hypnotic composites for the floors and walls.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
6 June 2025
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In weaving together these stories, Cuffy explores the varying shapes that grief, belief, and belonging can take.—Erin McMullen Buy Now: O Sinners!—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Making kimchi starts with salting vegetables to draw out moisture, then seasoning them and packing them into airtight jars or containers.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Health,
11 June 2025
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Even with chains on the truck’s tires, the driving is slow, the road yet to be sufficiently plowed and salted.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2025
Verb
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The flames that licked through the football fields and tennis courts at Pali High devoured touchstones of an iconic campus—featured in films like Carrie and Freaky Friday.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
5 June 2025
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Besides, Angela already got her lick back from Porsha’s comments about Charles by instigating the already precarious relationship between Porsha and her bestie and bringing Drew the news that Porsha filmed with Dennis.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Then there are the special releases, including an aquavit flavored like an everything bagel and a vodka filtered through quartz.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
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This thickens and flavors the milk, producing yogurt.3 Regular Yogurt Regular yogurt is made by heating and cooling milk to precise temperatures.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Perry’s 10th playoff goal this season cut the Panthers lead to 4-2.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2025
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The final six percent began with a bad omen as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander buried a three-point shot with 2:58 on the clock that cut the lead down to one point.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Can't see Chism making it through the waiver wire given how heavily he was recruited as an UDFA.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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The incident Johnson attributed the incident to copper wire thieves — who were looking for copper in a place where there was none.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2025
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“Lace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lace. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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