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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
Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2025
There were also looks in vintage lace over 30 years old, oodles of polka dot ruffles and feathers hot off the Milanese runway.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
Alex Wynne, WWD, 6 Mar. 2025
However, the context of her return is laced with tragedy — narratively speaking.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 5 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The back features a slip-on design that your foot can glide into, with no need to untie (or retie) laces .
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2025
There were also looks in vintage lace over 30 years old, oodles of polka dot ruffles and feathers hot off the Milanese runway.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
For the event at the UNESCO headquarters, bathed in light in the early-afternoon sunshine, her gold lamé and lace mid-length dress from Rabanne twinkled fittingly.
—Alex Wynne, WWD, 6 Mar. 2025
However, the context of her return is laced with tragedy — narratively speaking.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lace
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And never mind that Verizon already has a $2.4 billion, 15-year contract to replace all that copper wire with lightning-fast fiber-optic cables.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The show garnered 73% of the cable news share at that time.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
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In the photo obtained by the outlet, Sia — known for obscuring her face on stage and at public events with oversized wigs — wore her long blonde hair in beaded braids, her eyes hidden behind dark sunglasses.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Yet Moore brings an undeniable coolness factor to the proceedings, with her hair full of braids and earth-girl vibes.—
Eddie Mouradian,
Vulture,
24 Feb. 2025
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And that homespun feeling is woven all throughout the site in Jackson, Mississippi, where the Eudora Welty House stands.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
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Biophilic design is also woven into as many facets as possible to foster a connection to nature and create a restful and rejuvenating aura.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Mar. 2025
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As my friends grew up and started building their own pantries, many of them also made kosher salt their default.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Next, bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt the water.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025
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Aretha started singing some deep gospel licks that — especially when heard up close — were powerful and dramatic.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
5 Mar. 2025
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The video was followed by a black-and-white photo of Hobbs licking the Moana star's face and a clip of him playfully biting his hand.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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Caramel Popcorn Doughnut: An unglazed shell doughnut filled with caramel popcorn flavored Kreme filling, dipped in white icing and caramel popcorn and topped with red icing drizzles.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
4 Mar. 2025
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Cancer Risk Vaping may increase the risk of lung cancer due to the presence of harmful chemicals, such as metals and flavoring compounds.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
27 Feb. 2025
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Within the scheme’s first week, traffic had fallen by 7.5%, with 273,000 fewer cars entering Manhattan’s central business district, and travel times on inbound river crossings had been cut by more than a third, leading to faster bus journeys.—
Laurie Winkless,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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How about water: The Trump administration is cutting about 10% of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation’s California staff.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2025
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The coalition represents suppliers that use metals as an input, making wires, tools, machines and parts for cars, construction, consumer goods, electronics and other industries.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
12 Mar. 2025
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European Union announces retaliatory tariffs on these popular U.S. goods 06:34 Machine parts, including steel wires, screws and more are also likely to be hit, raising the price of a broad range of appliances from dishwashers and dryers to garbage disposals and air conditioners.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Lace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lace. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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