LACING Synonyms: 246 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈlā-siŋ

Definition of lacing

as in cable

a length of braided, flexible material that is used for tying or connecting things stopped briefly to tighten the lacing on his shoe

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as in braid

a length of something formed of three or more strands woven together the lacing on the uniform gives it a smart look

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lacing

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verb

present participle of lace

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 spicing

to make more pleasant to the taste by adding something intensely flavored a savory dish laced with saffron and ginger

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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

Noun

These ivory leather chairs get their name from the delicate corset lacing that runs up the back—a subtle touch of coquette style. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026 According to a press release, the bustier dress was designed with 25,000 silk thread feathers and lacing with gold metal eyelets at the back, as well as an ivory tulle skirt. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026

Verb

Then Willy Adames really put the game out of reach, lacing a two-run homer to left to put San Francisco up six. — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 10 July 2026 Shout out to Jason of Beverly hills for lacing me up with the 45 karat, pigeon blood red ruby, and 7 karats of white diamonds around it. — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for lacing

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacing

Noun

Once at the station, the Plug & Charge feature of the Volkswagen app starts the charging immediately and automatically once the cable is connected, no need to enter any additional info.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
In fact, hosts at the left-leaning cable news channel MSNOW have been highlighting the issue all week.

— Rick Ellis, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of cable

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The former first lady wore her braids pulled into a high ponytail, with several pieces framing her face.

— Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Most of the brand’s launch campaigns have featured a range of straight, wavy, curly, and coily types; in 2024, its AirWash Dry Shampoo launch campaign included a model with braids.

— Ava Welsing-Kitcher, Allure, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of braid

Verb

Veteran Emari Demercado should start the season as the third-down passing back, with Brashard Smith mixing in as a gadget piece and kick returner.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026
Trying to fit Hinduism into Western categories of theisms diverges from the tradition’s diverse history of ideas while mixing internal understandings with European perspectives and categories.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of mixing

Verb

One act featured two young women sitting on the stage and licking orange Popsicles (yes, that was the whole act).

— Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Owners should also watch for licking that is sudden, persistent or severe enough to cause hair loss or skin damage.

— Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of licking

Verb

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.

— Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 4 July 2026
And some Germany supporters are on board with spicing things up.

— Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 29 June 2026

Definition of spicing

Verb

State rules direct significantly more sales tax to the unincorporated general fund, diluting the share of property taxes.

— Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
The next three drivers ranked outside the Chase — Ross Chastain (12th at Richmond), Brad Keselowski (26th) and Erik Jones (27th) — also lost ground, diluting the potential drama of a surprise qualifier.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of diluting

Noun

In May 2020, Loughlin and Mossimo pleaded guilty to wire and mail fraud after they were accused of paying $500,000 for their daughters’ admission into the University of Southern California.

— Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Will there be anybody available on the waiver wire who would walk through the door and, without a single day in the playbook, be a better option to protect Burrow’s blind side than Foster?

— Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026