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
Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 20 May 2025
The dress showcased a minimalist design, highlighted by a high neckline and quilting embellishments along the side seams and hem.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 19 May 2025
Murat Ates, New York Times, 16 May 2025
The Capitals started slow before starting to look like the top seed in the Eastern Conference, dictating their style and not getting hemmed in their end for long stretches.
—Stephen Whyno, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2025
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Noun
Israel is threatening to take full control of Gaza in the next stage of the war and hem Gazans into even more limited zones.
—Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 20 May 2025
The dress showcased a minimalist design, highlighted by a high neckline and quilting embellishments along the side seams and hem.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 19 May 2025
Verb
Through five games, Winnipeg has outshot Dallas and kept the score to 1-1 during Lowry versus Rantanen minutes, while Rantanen has outscored Scheifele’s line 2-0 while keeping Winnipeg hemmed in its zone.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 16 May 2025
The Capitals started slow before starting to look like the top seed in the Eastern Conference, dictating their style and not getting hemmed in their end for long stretches.
—Stephen Whyno, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hem
Noun
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In a Venezuelan election, running as an incumbent gives you the sort of edge that any unscrupulous and power-hungry leader around the world can only fantasize about.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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The water instead rolls down the fly and through the lower mesh edge, onto the exterior tub floor fabric and onto the ground.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Republicans have been on edge for weeks as the Trump administration’s hemming and hawing on tariffs have created instability in the market and questions about the White House’s handling of the economy.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
6 May 2025
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Barring America losing a war or experiencing a crushing economic depression, one imagines that even the anti-Trump candidates will again be doing the hemming and hawing that made so many of the 2024 versions so ineffective.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The company’s strong pricing has also continued to raise its paint stores margin growth.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
30 Apr. 2025
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Tie it to promotions, to team success, to margin growth.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The engagement ring appeared to be an oval-cut diamond set on a pavé set with diamonds circling the circumference of the ring.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Heart rate Waist circumference Physical activity levels and daily steps Sleep patterns Menstrual cycle Optimize Your Nutrition Abby Chan, MS, RDN is a registered dietitian and co-owner of Evolve Flagstaff, a collaborative health and performance center in Flagstaff, Arizona.—
Jess Cording,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Filho’s movie operates at the pace and tenor of a drama in exile, albeit one that’s fringed with B-movie fun and stalked by a pair of unscrupulous hitmen.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
18 May 2025
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Her hair was styled with long waves that cascaded down her back and fringe to frame her face.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2025
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While his admission may seem like a slight, cracking the list of the league’s top 10 defenders each season is a difficult task, particularly for perimeter players whose efforts aren’t as well represented by defensive metrics.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Topline The northern lights have a low likelihood of showing in a group of U.S. states bordering Canada on Saturday, according to a forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which provided a similar prediction for Sunday.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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After South Sudan declared independence, the regions bordering the breakaway country remained restive, and the Bashir regime began deploying a new paramilitary force there.—
Nicolas Niarchos,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
Noun
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For lawn care, start with just mowing before adding edging and landscaping.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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To add a simple yet effective border to your garden, skip the plastic edging and instead go for a more natural look.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Hem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hem. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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