hedge against

verb

hedged against; hedging against; hedges against

: to protect oneself from (something)

They hedge against inflation by investing their money.

looking for ways to hedge against risk/failure

Examples of hedge against in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Rather than building toward a meaningful reward, consumers shift to short-term behavior which includes redeeming for low value items, disengaging, or spreading loyalty across multiple programs to hedge against future devaluation. —Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026

It has long been viewed as a hedge against inflation. —Aly J Yale, CBS News, 11 June 2026

Backing them is a strategic hedge against irrelevance. —Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 8 June 2026

As one of the few organizations that has made explicit its aspirations for strategic autonomy, the EU is boosting its collective-defense spending to hedge against an America whose long-term commitments can no longer be relied upon. —Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 4 June 2026

Rhymes for hedge against

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