hemmed

Definition of hemmednext
past tense of hem

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hemmed
Verb
  • It is bordered by single family homes on the north and south side of the property, and sits on a street that is roughly 30 feet wide.
    Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Start in Dominical, a low-key beach town bordered by the Baru River.
    Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • From coordinating painting, flooring and cabinet removal to troubleshooting daily obstacles during the summer, Higman answered every call, provided solutions and never hesitated to step in, according to Filamor.
    Cyril A. Reinicke, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Allies, too, have hesitated to turn to force to reopen the strait.
    Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • In some species the nipples are fully exposed or are bounded by mere remnants of a pouch.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The territory is roughly bounded by Interstate 10 on the south and west and Loop 410 to the north and east.
    Brandon Lingle, San Antonio Express-News, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • As the authorities dithered, people across the city grew restless.
    Anand Gopal, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
  • People shouted over each other as the performers dithered over ideas and raced around the venue.
    Matthew J. Palm, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The world’s continents are fringed by vast expanses of sand and mud.
    David George Haskell, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • In the morning, lines were long, but not as long as on other days this weekend, when passengers waited four or five hours just to get through security.
    Tara Lynch, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
  • More patient, the Reds waited until the bottom of the sixth to request a challenge, and proceeded to go a perfect 6 for 6 before the end of regulation.
    Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Jackson Shusda pitched a complete game with 12 strikeouts and allowed only three hits as Dover-Sherborn edged Millis 4-3 in the Tri-Valley League.
    Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Nick Fortes hit a tiebreaking two-out double off Trevor Megill in the ninth inning as the Tampa Bay Rays edged the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 on Monday night.
    ABC News, ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Some of the imagery seen by Ferreira’s character is genuine content culled from online, carefully trimmed.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Just like that, what had been a 23-point halftime lead was trimmed to 13 entering the fourth.
    C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Hemmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hemmed. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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