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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Recent Examples of hem
K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 18 Mar. 2026
The Substance star looked like a bird of paradise in a custom Gucci gown that was covered in black and emerald feathers that flared out at the neckline and hem.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Joel Khalili, Wired News, 17 Feb. 2026
John’s politician’s polish can work as a character trait (just like Carolyn feeling hemmed in), but the acting has to transcend those superficial signifiers, and he’s rarely given the chance.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 12 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Looking along the vertical axis from head to toe, the researchers charted how hems rose and fell in periodic curves over time and fit their findings to a mathematical model.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 18 Mar. 2026
The Substance star looked like a bird of paradise in a custom Gucci gown that was covered in black and emerald feathers that flared out at the neckline and hem.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
Bonfire of Red Tape Since the mid-20th century, London has been hemmed in on all sides by a nearly contiguous patchwork of land known as the green belt, made up of farms, forest, meadows, and parks.
—Joel Khalili, Wired News, 17 Feb. 2026
John’s politician’s polish can work as a character trait (just like Carolyn feeling hemmed in), but the acting has to transcend those superficial signifiers, and he’s rarely given the chance.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 12 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hem
Noun
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Rainwater tends to accumulate at the road edges.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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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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
Verb
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Wall Street analysts are bracing for a volatile road ahead for CoreWeave as its massive infrastructure ramp pressures margins and drives up costs.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2026
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Few building types constrain their designers more than affordable housing, where the politics are byzantine, budgets meager, rules strict, and margins thin.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Its defining feature, by far, is a 10-acre lake with a circumference of over a mile.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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For nearly three decades, the scientific community has recognized waist circumference as a clinical vital sign to predict metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular risk.—
Aditi Kantipuly,
STAT,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The world’s continents are fringed by vast expanses of sand and mud.—
David George Haskell,
Big Think,
27 Mar. 2026
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At Cala Cavone—a jut of rock fringed with crashing waves—self-service loungers, espresso, and snacks are stored in an alcove in the cliff.—
Kristina Kasparian,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Wolves will miss his shot creation on offense nearly as much as his dogged perimeter defense.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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No sightings were reported all day, and the team began to fear Chesney had wandered beyond the search perimeter.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Rooms Twenty-four one- and two-bedroom tents are fronted by a winding lagoon dotted with lily pads and bordered by tropical greenery.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Ecuador, while not a major producer of cocaine, is bordered next to the world's two largest producers, Colombia and Peru.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Depending on the thickness of the steel chosen, the edging can last from 20 to 25 years.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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Creeping phlox is a great choice for edging, rock walls, or slopes, and will brighten any garden with its abundance of cheerful pastel blooms.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Hem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hem. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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