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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
Annie Blackman, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026
Time Off Sneaker These sneakers feature a slip-on design with stretchy laces and a roomy toe box for extra comfort.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Each end is equipped with a removable bolster pillow to create a cozy spot to undo your laces at the end of the day, while the interior cubby is spacious enough to hold anything from vibrant bedding to seasonal decor.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2026
The final design featured a rounded, smooth midsole and an integrated upper that covers the laces.
—Cory Smith, Outside, 8 Jan. 2026
His blonde-colored mane rested on the hood of his black sweatshirt while his black skates with fat red laces dangled in the air.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Convenient pull tabs on the tongue and heel make these a breeze to slip on and off without wrestling over the laces, which are otherwise easy to tighten and secure.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
In addition to the upper and lining, Horween Dryden leather is also used on the laces and welt.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 8 Nov. 2025
There is a lenticular patch on the tongue that has an eye that closes and opens and with the MB Swoosh Logo; and our print, Run like no one is watching, appears on the shoe laces.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2025
Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2025
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Celebrities like Jennifer Lawrence are stepping out in the style, which typically features a rubber sole paired with a more refined upper, often finished with straps, elastic laces, or hook-and-loop closures.
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The skate laces Kirill Kaprizov untied following the Minnesota Wild’s morning skate on Friday were white.
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State audits in 2025 of PG&E substations in the Bay Area that found problems including missing fire extinguishers, oil leaks, non-functional cooling fans, loose wires, holes where bolts should be, and birds nesting in electrical equipment.—
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To limit the number of stray wires on your desk, this lamp includes ports for both USB and USB-C charging cables.—
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King’s braids were likely the work of hair artist Jennifer Wood, also known as Natural Hollywood online.—
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The style is just one variation of regional Ethiopian styles, like Asa Shuruba (asa meaning fish, and shuruba meaning braids directly on the scalp), worn by Ethiopian women for special occasions (like Ashenda), weddings, and rites of passages.—
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Susanne Hammel-Sawyer weaves a basket.—
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An undercurrent of nostalgia weaves throughout his 30-year discography.—
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Detailed this week in the journal ACS Sensors, the team describes a small device made from an array of microneedles that inserts into a dead fish (or fillets) and continuously measures hypoxanthine (HX), a key compound closely associated with spoilage.—
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Amid the melodrama, Trier inserts flashes of comedy.—
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Everybody licks the big pink flesh wall.—
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Posted to the account @maisythemarshmallow on September 19, the video shows the dog, named Maisy, lying calmly as the cat snuggles up and licks her face.—
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Plus, the mint base contrasted with the purple detailing is playful and effortlessly spices up any outfit.—
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The thieves check the balance when a customer purchases a card and loads funds onto it, then drain the card of funds before the customer can use it, officials said.—
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As its average shopper loads up on 15 items per basket, the company is betting a growing share of those items will be alcohol-free.—
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This should include extra blankets, clothes, food, water, jumping cables, chargers and sand, for starters.—
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With a wireless mouse, on the other hand, there is no tugging or pulling on cables.—
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“Laces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laces. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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