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

The closed Strait of Hormuz strengthens the case for nuclear as a hedge against a fossil fuel supply shock, reducing Asia’s exposure to an unstable Middle East. —Julius Cesar Trajano, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026

One explanation is simply that investors are doubtful of new highs in stocks and hedging against risks like the Iran war and crude oil. —Oliver Renick, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026

Both can store value and act as a hedge against inflation, but the right choice isn’t just a matter of preference. —Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2026

Likewise, project managers at CSSC Chengxi report that rotor sails allow shipowners to hedge against volatile fuel prices and carbon taxes. —Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for hedge against

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