Thesaurus results for HEDGED

hedged

verb

past tense of hedge

as in weaseled

to avoid giving a definite answer or position kept hedging whenever asked for an opinion on the matter

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as in housed

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 hedged Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian hedged his answers on the Iranian regime’s connection with the Houthis and Hezbollah in a Thursday night interview, denying any formal relationship with either Middle East terrorist group. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2026 That makes this corner of the auto industry relatively well-hedged compared to traditional automakers. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026 So aldermanic opponents of the mayor reacted strongly when Steven Mahr, then Johnson’s acting CFO, hedged last month on whether the city would make good. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026 Henry Ford hedged his bets by entering two of his Model Ts in the race. — Danny Heitman, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Aug. 2026 The coach confirmed Salah’s availability at Thursday’s news conference, but hedged on exactly what that might look like. — Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 2 July 2026 Khan has lately hedged any talk of a digital transformation. — Mike Goldstein, The Atlantic, 25 June 2026 The reality, by the document's own account, is more hedged. — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026 Some within the Republican Party have said Florida should aggressively redraw its map to counter Virginia, although others have hedged. — Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026

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Love shook off a hit to his elbow that led to some numbness in his right hand to throw two touchdown passes for the Packers (1-1).

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026
In the coastal village of Quinhagak, the storm shook houses and damaged some buildings and infrastructure.

— Samantha Watson, NPR, 19 Sep. 2026

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The police compound housed counterterrorism police, who had carried out operations against militants across the province in recent years.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
The backstory The hotel is housed in a 19th-century grand palazzo that was previously a transport company headquarters.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of housed

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Samson says the wings, tail and propeller are now fully enclosed inside the vehicle during driving mode.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Each ticket includes a seat in a heated, enclosed train car, along with a welcome toast, live music, astronomer insights, and access to the open-air stargazing car.

— Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2026

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Germany, which represents the EU’s biggest economy and export market, has waffled over hitting China with sanctions or duties, worried about retaliatory measures.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
But as Topuria protested and the doctor waffled, Goddard and the UFC ruled the bout would continue.

— Mark Puleo, New York Times, 15 June 2026

Definition of waffled

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Silly, witty, and sociable, the duo moved to Durham Cottage in London, where there were happy days surrounded by everyone from John Gielgud to Graham Greene, Orson Welles, John and Mary Mills, Noël Coward, and William Wyler.

— Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 21 Sep. 2026
Her work surrounded them, and her studio, the grandest space in the house, stood open just beyond the living room.

— Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of surrounded

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Even so, the show ducked and dived the long arm of the network fuddy-duddies beautifully, skirting the edge of censorship with a knowing wink, clever pun, and out-of-this-world comedic timing.

— Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 22 Sep. 2026
But then, Jackson ducked low beneath two heavyweight defenders.

— Candace Buckner, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of ducked

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Monticello’s storage areas yielded several samples of Jefferson’s hair encased in gold lockets, glass ampules, and the packet assembled by Nicholas Trist.

— Andrew Lawler, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2026
The shoes are known for their satin almond toe design, which features a square crystal buckle encased in a gunmetal frame.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026

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