laced 1 of 2

adjective

as in embroidered

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laced

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verb

past tense of lace
1
as in twisted
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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2
as in interspersed
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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3
as in licked
to strike repeatedly laced the seaman's back with the cat-o'-nine-tails

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4
as in spiced
to make more pleasant to the taste by adding something intensely flavored a savory dish laced with saffron and ginger

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5
as in diluted
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 laced
Adjective
The Babylone style is a laced stiletto sandal that is decorated at the toe strap with the YSL Cassandre in a bronze-tone metal. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 After Yancy witnesses the murder of Florida’s finest fixer, an ambitious state attorney teams him up with a strait-laced forensic accountant to solve the crime. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026 As Jackie begins to slip in her grades, studies, role in the student body and track performance, criticism is directed at Cole for being a negative influence on the normally straight-laced teen. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026 The raging seas were thundering and smoking in foam-laced fury at its base. — James D. Oxley, Outdoor Life, 5 Aug. 2026 The camper suspected of handing out the laced food has been identified, authorities said. — Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026 The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations described the threats as two profanity-laced, threatening audio messages left for the center. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 30 June 2026 The march is led by the Northern Guard Supporters, a group infamous for its in-game deployment of smoke bombs, tifos (giant banners), and expletive-laced chants. — Charles Usher, Midwest Living, 9 June 2026 Cyndi Lauper didn’t hold back when a heckler interrupted her opening night in Las Vegas, firing back mid-show with an expletive-laced response that quickly drew cheers from the crowd. — Kennedy French, Variety, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
Yvonne Force Villareal, the cofounder of Art Production Fund, wore a leopard-print bodysuit and headband; the curator Samantha Ozer laced up burgundy pants, while the artist Julie Mehretu stuck to classic black leather. — Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 To keep the green transition moving, miners are turning to complex ores laced with high concentrations of toxic impurities. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026 Kansas City-area runners, make sure your shoes are laced up this weekend. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026 Their best chance came in the bottom of the eighth when longtime catcher Will Smith laced the ball into the right field corner. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026 Holden’s ear for beats has steadily improved to fit his breakneck delivery since 2022, peaking with 2025’s Mulberry Silk Road, which was primarily laced by German producer 2000 Souls and executive-produced by Marciano. — Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026 This leads to even more behind-the-scenes skirmishes laced with character-centric comedy, as opposing factions align. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026 Chandler Simpson laced a line drive down the right-field line, scoring both Díaz and Mesa while the speedster raced to third for a triple, giving the Rays a 2-1 lead in the top of the fourth inning. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 The building itself is a marvel, along with the dreamy, bucolic setting, laced with ivy, lemon trees, and cascading stone fountains. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laced
  1. embroidered
  2. twisted
  3. interspersed
  4. licked
  5. spiced
  6. diluted
  7. embossed
  8. braided
Adjective
  • That spirit was alive across collections, where sweet bows, light pink shades, ruffles, and even embroidered kittens made their way onto bridal looks.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
  • This was placed in a room where three Juszkiewicz works hinged on flourishing gladioli and calla, next to Valentino’s gowns that expressed his couture skills with sequined and embroidered dresses embellished with floral references and leaf motifs.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of embroidered
Verb
  • Robed guests chill out in lounge chairs that look out onto an interior courtyard garden full of vegetation, including a pine tree twisted to resemble a giant bonsai.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Unlike streaming metrics, which can be twisted and touted in any which way, box office dollars are uniformly reported — meaning there’s no denying a hit (or a miss).
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of twisted
Verb
  • Inside was a tumble of papers, some moldy, some with partial footprints, leaves and twigs interspersed among the pages.
    — Anja Aronowsky Cronberg, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The electric guitar and Alfaro’s punk beats are a cover for a lot of pain, interspersed with real hope, that Rose worked through.
    — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of interspersed
Verb
  • Some wagged their tails as people approached, licked their hands and even liked to be petted.
    — Alida de Flamingh, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Tuxedo kitten Paolina bounced onto my chest and licked my fingers.
    — Solvej Schou, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of licked
Verb
  • Pie filling comes pre-sweetened and spiced, so swapping it into a recipe that calls for plain puree will throw off the sugar, salt and seasoning.
    — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Following Omani tradition, an Arabic coffee lightly spiced with cardamom and rose water was prepared for guests.
    — Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of spiced
Verb
  • But ice, in addition to flattening the soda, will invite you to take longer, let it get diluted, and deflate the texture.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Essengue is quietly building out a better defensive resume, although those improvements have been diluted by his lack of presence as a rim attacker.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of diluted
Adjective
  • The collection introduces two men’s styles in embossed polished black and rich wine leather, adding a textured finish to the loafer.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The embossed side gives a little physical exfoliation for those who prefer (and can tolerate) it, but the pads can also be placed directly on areas that need extra attention and left on like a mini sheet mask.
    — Jenny Jin, Glamour, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of embossed
Verb
  • His creator, an unnamed basket-weaver (Peter Dinklage), braided him as a mate for a lonely virgin, a fisherwoman (Olivia Colman) who stomps around her rustic village smelling like sushi and tossing her head back in an Eliza Doolittle guffaw.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Many had long, black hair braided with beads and strung with bright parrot feathers.
    — Daniel Barnum, Longreads, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of braided

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“Laced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laced. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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