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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
Suzie Glassman, Health, 18 June 2024
Other features include an antimicrobial design and a unique lacing system for quick, fuss-free adjustments.
—Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 16 May 2024
The back of the gown showed off the corset lacing, and Browne’s signature red, white, and blue striped tag.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 6 May 2024
Emanuel added crystal appliques at the waist, while the corset itself was boned and fastened with black lacing.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 21 Mar. 2024
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These sneakers also come with an adaptive lacing system to lock your feet in place and plenty of cushioning to keep your runs enjoyable.
—Suzie Glassman, Health, 18 June 2024
Other features include an antimicrobial design and a unique lacing system for quick, fuss-free adjustments.
—Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 16 May 2024
The back of the gown showed off the corset lacing, and Browne’s signature red, white, and blue striped tag.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 6 May 2024
Emanuel added crystal appliques at the waist, while the corset itself was boned and fastened with black lacing.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 21 Mar. 2024
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The Spectra’s internal design also prioritizes access to the battery, iFixit discovered, with a mainboard that swings out of the way and the use of spring contacts instead of a cable that needs to be detached.Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 22 Nov. 2024
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This is the best long cable in our best USB-C cables guide.Simon Hill, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
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Olivier-winning Clarke is holding court in the center of the room while clutching a tiny portable fan, her purple braid swaying in its breeze.Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
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The braids on the side represent how all of it is related.Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 19 Oct. 2024
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Auroras are ribbons of light weaving across Earth's northern or southern polar regions, according to NASA.Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
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Located at the Jimi Asian Art Museum, the show followed the designer’s constant theme of identity recognition, with models and performers weaving in and out of ancient Asian sculptures, making for a unique visual experience.Rhonda Richford, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
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After trial and error, my colleagues and I found that rats could learn to drive forward by grasping a small wire that acted like a gas pedal.Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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The Remove tool has a drop-down menu that identifies wires and cables or people in the image that take attention away from your subject.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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But these lightweight hikers from Merrell are mostly made from recycled material, laces to footbed, and come with a very reasonable $110 price point.Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024
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The Autumnal Hues Look: Brown suede pairs well with slightly-off colors in the same family, like burgundy and khaki, and mixed textures, like lace and soft leather, making for a compelling look.Christina Holevas, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024
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To avoid detection, the Russians planned to disseminate misinformation by inserting comments or replies into authentic message threads; these comments would include links directing users to sites showcasing more elaborate propaganda.David D. Kirkpatrick, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
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Surgically inserting a shunt (a small tube) into the inner ear can drain fluid to improve hearing and tinnitus symptoms.Carley Millhone, Health, 20 Oct. 2024
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Khaled stood atop their Citroen van, lashing down overstuffed suitcases with rope.Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
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Khaled stood atop their Citroen van, lashing down overstuffed suitcases with rope.Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
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Phelan prefers the old-fashioned approach using ropes, slings, pulleys and a bosun's chair – initially just a short wooden plank held up by ropes, now more elaborate and safer work seats.Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
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In her soulful paintings of New York City’s skyscrapers, Diamond used loose ropes of color that land somewhere between abstraction and figuration.Grace Edquist, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Lacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacing. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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