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
Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 20 Feb. 2025
The dress has a serious trim of feathers both at the waist and down at the hem of her dress.
—Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 2 Feb. 2025
Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2025
Always detail oriented, Hurts appeared to have ironed and hemmed his pants, giving him the edge over Mahomes in this very unserious match-up.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The wider hem allowed for some breathing room, and didn’t squeeze my thighs.
—Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 20 Feb. 2025
The dress has a serious trim of feathers both at the waist and down at the hem of her dress.
—Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 2 Feb. 2025
Verb
Isolated, hemmed in by the imposing landscape, and now fast sinking, with space for only one person on their life-raft, the group must together call on all their resources to survive.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2025
Always detail oriented, Hurts appeared to have ironed and hemmed his pants, giving him the edge over Mahomes in this very unserious match-up.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hem
Noun
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Each slice has irresistibly crispy, caramelized cheese edges that contrast with its soft, chewy center.—
Chrissy Suttles,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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This is important because the solar wind ricochets around the bubble our solar system sits within, known as the heliosphere; the edges of that bubble represent the barrier between our cosmic neighborhood and the rest of the universe.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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
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No more lengthy hemming and hawing by the pitcher.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
The Arizona Republic,
28 Mar. 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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The high-capacity, fiber-optic cable that will link five continents will span a fantastic 31,000 miles (50,000 km) – for reference, the circumference of the Earth is 24,901 miles (40,075 km).—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2025
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At the start of the study, participants provided detailed information about their eating habits, lifestyle, and medical history, and had measurements taken for their height, weight, and waist circumference.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Think bold architecture flanking a river, a massive lake fringed by a pedestrian-friendly trail and sandy beaches, world-class museums and theater, and landmarks like the Navy Pier, Millennium Park, and the Magnificent Mile.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2025
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Also nominated in the lead actress category, Demi Moore walked the carpet in a strapless dark blue gown with a beaded neckline and fringe on the bottom.—
Lori A Bashian Fox News,
Fox News,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Bucks don’t have a perimeter stopper who can handle the toughest defensive assignments, meaning Lillard’s weaknesses are being magnified.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The Eagles continued their three-point efficiency in the third quarter, showing an elite ability to convert through a tight North Crowley perimeter defense.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The election will take place during the IOC session at Costa Navarino in Greece, a spectacular stretch of luxury resorts bordering the idyllic blue waters of the Mediterranean.—
Blythe Lawrence,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Another Gallen-Kallela painting on display is Lair of the Lynx (1908), which shows a Finnish region bordering Russia, per the Financial Times.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Skis designed for advanced and expert skiers tend to contain heavier materials like metal and reinforced sidewalls for enhanced stability at speed, better energy transfer, and more precise edging performance.—
Jenny Wiegand,
Outside Online,
20 Dec. 2024
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Repeat and Rebuild During each edging session, practice pausing and resuming multiple times.—
Suzannah Weiss,
Glamour,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Hem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hem. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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