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as in weaving
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 mixing
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 licking
to strike repeatedly
laced the seaman's back with the cat-o'-nine-tails
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as in diluting
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 lacing
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
My leather guy went back and learned how to do the North Beach leather lacing for me for the film.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Dec. 2025
For the third Aero Glide specific to the surface, the company is offering a new one-handed quick-lacing system.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 5 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Aknvas played with cargos, lacing, ruffles and peplum silhouettes as well.
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Boots won't be lacing up for more at Netflix.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacing
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How to watch USA Network – Access through a cable TV provider or streaming service.—
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All of the cable alternative’s packages offer NFL Network, along with more than 90 other channels — such as CBS, ABC, AMC, Bravo, CNBC, Disney Channel, ESPN and much more.—
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Just take this look, which included a butt-length braid.—
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The actor wore an oxblood double-breasted suit from Louis Vuitton, while his mom, Donna Jordan, wore an elegant custom black ensemble with gray braids and curls.—
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The debate over lasting solutions reveals the complexity of how criminal organizations have grown so powerful, weaving themselves into nearly every layer of Brazilian society over time.—
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What results is a familiar historical drama, weaving together many various characters in the buildup to the climactic courtroom showdown.—
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At the sound level, our engineer is a guy who makes all the greatest dance music in the Latin world right now [Josh Gudwin is the records’ mixing engineer and Dale Becker mastering engineer].—
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Naumes uses a similar approach, mixing fresh lemon juice with water.—
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Other photos showed Owen proudly licking the faces of his owners and getting some hugs and pats from the reality star, her husband and children.—
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The Chocolate Brownie Batter flavor was my first try, mostly because any brand that claims something tastes like licking brownie batter off the spoon must be challenged.—
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Chef Merito’s Limited Edition Seasoning Bottles Chef Merito is spicing up Día de los Muertos celebrations this year with the launch of their new limited edition Carne and Pollo seasoning bottles, a festive twist on the brand’s beloved blends that bring authentic flavor to every family meal.—
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Fortunately, that something can be as easy as spicing it with ginger, perfuming it with florals or smoke, or easier still and our favorite version, adding a grapefruit peel to the shaker tin before shaking on ice.—
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The Olympics’ ability to spread itself out without diluting its iconic character will be worth following all February long.—
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The smell will fade overtime as the blinds begin to dry, but diluting vinegar with water helps minimize the potency of the scent.—
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Sometimes rats chew the machines' wires or an explosion causes more serious damage.—
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This same staff cut him to make room for a waiver-wire claim before the start of the 2024 season.—
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“Lacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacing. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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