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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
Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The singer and actress added a fur stole and black lace gloves.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2025
The Crimson Tide laced 25 3-pointers, 10 of those coming from Mark Sears.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Keely wore a mini black lace dress with black heels and her hair styled down.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The singer and actress added a fur stole and black lace gloves.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Verb
The meltdown began when lefty reliever Luis Peralta plunked Jonathan Aranda, and Taylor Walls laced a single to left.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2025
The Crimson Tide laced 25 3-pointers, 10 of those coming from Mark Sears.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lace
Noun
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The series was also the third best performing show on cable in the first quarter of the year among adults 18-34.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Concern about the potential impact of rising prices has been the talk of, well, everything lately, from cable news to podcasts to online articles all trying to help consumers figure out what this all means for right now and for the future.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This is also the same Bow Wow who had women of all ages swooning over his crisp braids, Colgate smile and doting demeanor before his 18th birthday.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
15 Apr. 2025
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This season, trying new, reference-heavy braids can give you a gravity-defying look, bringing unreplicated creativity into your beauty.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Sherrod opened the scoring with a 65-yard touchdown, weaving through the defense before breaking into the open backfield.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2025
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Emotive, enchanting and exotic, the track weaves kalimba and chanting vocals with soft, brooding piano and string parts — and even a subtle harp.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
18 Apr. 2025
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The Warriors, who were a perfect 28-of-28 on free throws, salted the game away at the line.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
2 Apr. 2025
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Don’t forget sausage, which is just ground pork, beef or other meat that’s been salted and highly seasoned — which is to say, highly flavorful with no extra work from you.—
Emily Weinstein,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2025
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The race is being widely viewed as a must-win for Democrats who at the national level are still licking their 2024 election wounds, as well as a potential referendum on Trump and Musk.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2025
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Cora appears to enjoy the routine and happily lets the cat lick at the tufts of blonde hair on her head.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Flowering stems with their leaves are used to flavor May wine—a traditional German beverage.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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Murg Malai Kebab: chicken kebab with a creamy yogurt sauce flavored with aromatic spices.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2025
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While this page supports the goal of cutting red tape and saving tax dollars, every American should be aware that the CFPB, now sidelined, has recovered over $20 billion in financial relief for U.S. consumers since Congress launched it after the 2008 market crash.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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The House voted to scale back the city’s spending to 2024 levels in March, sparking a crisis as Bowser scrambled to find how to cut $1.1 billion.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Apr. 2025
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Locals credit it with clearing the air, even though the salt has been known to weigh down electrical wires, leaving islanders in the dark from time to time.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
16 Apr. 2025
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Competitive gamers seeking fast, lag-free performance without the annoyance of wires won't find much better than the ultra-lightweight Razer Viper Ultimate.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
16 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Lace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lace. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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