Thesaurus results for LACINGS

lacings

noun

plural of lacing

as in cables

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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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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Noun

Most companies have drawers full of cables, adapters and spare monitors nobody uses.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Dangers are still many, from accidental poisoning to electrical cables, Stojiljkovic said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 June 2026

Definition of cables

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Standing next to the former president, Michelle styled her signature waist-grazing braids in a high ponytail with loose tendrils framing her glam.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 30 June 2026
From that glossy start emerges an elaborate, colossal bun composed of braids in varying widths—from pencil-thin plaits woven around the base to chunkier folds making up the lion’s share of the height-enhancing sculpture.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 29 June 2026

Definition of braids

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The styles incorporate features typically found in work shoes, including nano toe, steel toe, waterproof, electrical hazard protection, slip resistant outsoles and quick draw laces.

— Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 30 June 2026
Inside, they’re lined with a chunky terry fabric, and tan rubber outsoles are paired with white suede stitching around the laces for extra durability with a contrastinged color scheme (though more color options are available).

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 June 2026

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His first experience of the championship will come from inside the ropes, competing alongside some of the world’s best players.

— Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Much like Argentina, the Three Lions were put against the ropes by the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

— Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026

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