as in edge
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
the hem of the blouse was gold
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as in to haw
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as in to margin
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Recent Examples of hem
Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 3 Mar. 2025
The fluttering coat hems also complemented the choreography perfectly.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 27 Feb. 2025
Even so, this may encourage some of us to stop hemming our maxi-dresses and jeans in favor of throwing on a hidden pair of extra-tall platforms.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 17 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Following Grande’s performance, Erivo came onstage in her own incredible ball gown, a white dress with floral details and a subtle green tint on the hem of her skirt referencing Elphaba’s green skin.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 3 Mar. 2025
The fluttering coat hems also complemented the choreography perfectly.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
Michigan State hemmed in Maryland’s interior duo of Derik Queen and Julian Reese
For much of the season, Reese, the senior power forward from Randallstown, and Queen, the freshman center from Baltimore, have had their way against Big Ten defenses.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 27 Feb. 2025
Even so, this may encourage some of us to stop hemming our maxi-dresses and jeans in favor of throwing on a hidden pair of extra-tall platforms.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hem
Noun
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Underlying these advances are robust AI infrastructures, such as Stargate and the AI RAN Alliance, which enhance edge computing capabilities.—
Cathy Hackl,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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In addition, the Pentagon's future stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider, will have many of the same cutting edge technologies in advanced materials, AI, propulsion and stealth.—
TARA COPP THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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By Sam Reed March 18, 2025 Get ready to yee, to haw, to root, to toot: The Grand Ole Opry is celebrating its hundred-year anniversary with a mega-concert featuring so many of our country favorites.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2025
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Many of the season’s 10 45-minute episodes are dedicated to Jackie hemming and hawing between them.—
Angie Han,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Dec. 2023
Verb
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Favorable product margin rates and lower supply chain costs were also margin drivers.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2024
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E-commerce is maybe tapped into as a bonus benefit in case someone lands on their site or is done through a partner with very little oversight or control, let alone margin.—
Brandon Amoroso,
Forbes,
25 Jan. 2022
Noun
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According to Wakefield-Scurr, the average bust circumference can increase by an average of one centimeter per decade.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Waist-to-hip is the circumference of your waist divided by the circumference at your hips.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Lenses can also suffer from a malaise known as chromatic aberration, in which different wavelengths of light are refracted to slightly different degrees so that different colors come to focus at different points, resulting in color fringing around objects.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Her eyewear was usually cushioned by her coiffed blonde hair; her beauty aesthetic built intentionally around ‘notes on bangs’: From side-swept to feathery wisps, thick curtains, and a pixie fringed trim.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This means going beyond traditional perimeter defenses and endpoint security.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Enemy forces launched an attack that penetrated the base perimeter.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Most of the cases have been confirmed in Lea County, which borders western Texas.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2025
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That Signify Quality and Provenance The Moscato Bianco grapes that make up Asti wines come from the rolling hills of Langhe, Roero, and Monferrato in the Piedmont region in northwestern Italy, bordered by the Alps on one side and the Ligurian coast on the other.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2025
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The green floral motif and scalloped edging add a vintage twist that is both timeless and charming.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Mar. 2025
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Each piece comes in a baby blue shade and is adorned with a delicate white floral pattern, bright flower artwork, and embossed beaded edging.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Hem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hem. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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