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as in wires
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 weaves
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 inserts
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 licks
to strike repeatedly
laced the seaman's back with the cat-o'-nine-tails
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as in loads
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 laces
Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026
Going up the tongue, symmetrical laces and a midfoot ghillie encourage additional forgiveness.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
Before 2013, men’s football in England had rarely promoted or discussed the issue, but a guerrilla marketing campaign by Stonewall and the betting company Paddy Power to encourage players to wear rainbow laces sparked the Premier League into action.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2026
The laces are thinner than Vivaia's other shoes, making the entire ballet sneaker an overall better choice for travel during hot days.
—Kate Tully Ellsworth, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
The sturdy black shoe features laces and leather, but most notably, the footprint leaves behind a pattern very similar to tires.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
At the bust and along the sides, the dress gained additional dimension with three French laces embroidered onto the main fabric.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
For The Union-Tribune On most weekends of the year, Joe Mullins laces up his running shoes and races a 5K in San Diego.
—Eleanor Yang Su, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2025
The skate laces Kirill Kaprizov untied following the Minnesota Wild’s morning skate on Friday were white.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
For women, the Ona Avenue Alpine Boot and the Joan Frwd Cozy Lux add touches of femininity and opulence with ribbon laces and gold hardware.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026
Going up the tongue, symmetrical laces and a midfoot ghillie encourage additional forgiveness.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
Before 2013, men’s football in England had rarely promoted or discussed the issue, but a guerrilla marketing campaign by Stonewall and the betting company Paddy Power to encourage players to wear rainbow laces sparked the Premier League into action.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2026
The laces are thinner than Vivaia's other shoes, making the entire ballet sneaker an overall better choice for travel during hot days.
—Kate Tully Ellsworth, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
The sturdy black shoe features laces and leather, but most notably, the footprint leaves behind a pattern very similar to tires.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
At the bust and along the sides, the dress gained additional dimension with three French laces embroidered onto the main fabric.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
Produced by Nyal, the track laces Duque’s suave vocals and Hamilton’s sugary tones on sensual and chill Afrobeats melody.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
For The Union-Tribune On most weekends of the year, Joe Mullins laces up his running shoes and races a 5K in San Diego.
—Eleanor Yang Su, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2025
The skate laces Kirill Kaprizov untied following the Minnesota Wild’s morning skate on Friday were white.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laces
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How to Declutter Old Cords Here is a step-by-step guide to finally letting go of those excess wires that have accumulated for far too long.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2026
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Other items that can easily get wrapped and tangled in machinery include ropes, wires, cords, Christmas lights, hoses, and tarps.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, Hamilton wore his dark hair in braids and wore a black zip-up jacket.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
8 Feb. 2026
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At her Sicily wedding, bride Luisa Beccaria had her curly hair tied back with two rows of braids that came together with another braid down her back.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2026
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Vimini is likely just a hint of what’s to come, as Bulgari weaves designs from its past with the fresh talent and the state-of-the-art resources shaping its future.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2026
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This relationship brings another level to the film, as Kotevska weaves in the titular folktale of Silyan, about another lonely man and his stork.—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, Catherine’s ignored handmaid, Nelly (Hong Chau), inserts herself into everyone’s drama out of pique.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps most perceptively captivating is the sweetly cunning way Marczak inserts himself into the film.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2026
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Then, Mitski licks up the blood on the girl’s finger.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
16 Jan. 2026
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After the drill, Ruin rolls onto his back, then licks a reporter's nose.—
Megan Sauer
Tasia Jensen,
CNBC,
14 Jan. 2026
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Plus, the mint base contrasted with the purple detailing is playful and effortlessly spices up any outfit.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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And the carne asada fries loads shredded cheese and carne asada onto a bed of french fries, topped with two salsas, sour cream, cilantro and onions.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Attackers can hide instructions inside that address and make Copilot execute them as soon as the page loads.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Caulk around cables, vents, and any spots letting air escape.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
4 Feb. 2026
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Fabric layers mesh and bond; glass pellets, mother-of-pearl beads, and cables get nestled into crevices, trapped under hardened strata of varnish.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Laces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laces. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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