as in fence
a physical object that blocks the way
the messenger was confronted with a hedge of spears held aloft by the castle guards
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as in to weasel
to avoid giving a definite answer or position
kept hedging whenever asked for an opinion on the matter
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as in to house
to close or shut in by or as if by barriers
the prison was hedged by a high stone wall
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Recent Examples of hedge
Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
The others are the Polymarket obsessives with their endless cycles of hedges and shorts.
—Molly Osberg, Curbed, 16 Mar. 2026
Arkansas Online, 16 Mar. 2026
In an ironic tailwind for the time being, the swings in the stock market are actually a boon for Goldman’s trading desk, which pulls in fees by offering clients complex options and swaps in order to hedge their risks.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The dark green of the grass and hedge contrasts beautifully with the light stone raised beds to create a peaceful nature setting.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
The others are the Polymarket obsessives with their endless cycles of hedges and shorts.
—Molly Osberg, Curbed, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
According to the article, larger trucking companies tend to hedge their fuel costs by locking in rates, because if the fuel is already bought, higher market prices don't play such a big role in operations.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Mar. 2026
In an ironic tailwind for the time being, the swings in the stock market are actually a boon for Goldman’s trading desk, which pulls in fees by offering clients complex options and swaps in order to hedge their risks.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hedge
Noun
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The patio at Murphy’s grew fuller by the minute and an hour or so later, the Wrigley ball hawkers — a dwindling group of fans who gather along Waveland Avenue to catch home run balls launched well over the left field fence — were starting to take their positions.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Royals want more offense — as evident with their outfield fences coming in at Kauffman Stadium — and a fast start from their young core will go a long way.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Microsoft now feels that OpenAI is trying to weasel its way around this clause, with both companies’ lawyers fighting for weeks over the latter’s agreement with Amazon, sources told the FT.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
19 Mar. 2026
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The pair cling to each other over the coming weeks despite R.C’s increasing mistrust of Peter and Jerry’s determination to weasel his way back into Agnes’ life.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
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The backdrop of this chilling début novel is the Briarley School for Girls, a regimented institution housed in an imposing English estate.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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All of the art is housed in 15 galleries within Frick’s former residence.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Piles of brick debris were also seen inside hospital rooms and along an exterior wall.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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Festivities will include a roving magician, face painting, giveaways, crafts, a scavenger hunt and an interactive wall, the release said.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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From Monday to Friday, the reception area will serve as a nutrition center for athletes, offering smoothies, protein shakes, granola and anything else an athlete could need.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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After an accidental explosion in a West Village bomb factory killed three Weathermen, those who survived, shaken by their friends’ deaths, swore off deadly violence.—
Zayd Ayers Dohrn,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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To prevent the genetic material from disassembling too quickly, vaccine developers enclose the mRNA in a specialized mix of tiny fatty molecules called lipid nanoparticles.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
27 Mar. 2026
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The footage showed tubes with ruptures and other damaged structures that used to be inside the pressure vessel, which originally was enclosed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The officers are not seen physically restraining her, but appear to form a barrier between the crowd and ICE agents.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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For students who cannot pursue these degrees without adequate financial aid, this policy will create barriers to entering the field.—
Kaelyn Lara,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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My friend Thai, whose parents were part of the Weather Underground leadership, remembers his father, Jeff Jones, coming home one day to find their family’s Hoboken apartment surrounded by cops—a fire inspector had spotted his tiny crop of marijuana plants on the fire escape.—
Zayd Ayers Dohrn,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Fairfield community surrounding Travis Air Force Base knows all too well the realities and uncertainties that come with wartime.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Hedge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hedge. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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