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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
Some, like Baker, hedged their bets a little after being asked by The Bee if Sacramento was Giants or A’s country.
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Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Even so, the Moonies—and the Moon family businesses—have long hedged their bets.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Even Seattle hedged its bets on Darnold.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 26 Jan. 2026
With the rising prices of storage and memory, this may be a larger hit on the bill of materials than in previous years, depending on how much Samsung has hedged on silicon.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Never mind that the piece was hedged with caveats and a sense of mild suspicion - seeing the UK market highlighted outside of the business sections is an unusual occasion.
—John Stepek, Bloomberg, 14 Jan. 2026
In denying Bressington’s application, Judge William Alsup noted that the guitarist’s lawyers hedged on filing a defamation lawsuit.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2026
First, Erickson highlighted that AWS has the most diversified and hedged revenue sources, with its core business largely unaffected by generative AI and not a competitor of ChatGPT maker OpenAI.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 4 Jan. 2026
Out of respect for the daunting jump from the top Korean league to Major League Baseball, where fastball speeds tend to be 2-3 mph higher, any projection for Song must be hedged.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 2025
Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Even so, the Moonies—and the Moon family businesses—have long hedged their bets.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Even Seattle hedged its bets on Darnold.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 26 Jan. 2026
With the rising prices of storage and memory, this may be a larger hit on the bill of materials than in previous years, depending on how much Samsung has hedged on silicon.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Never mind that the piece was hedged with caveats and a sense of mild suspicion - seeing the UK market highlighted outside of the business sections is an unusual occasion.
—John Stepek, Bloomberg, 14 Jan. 2026
In denying Bressington’s application, Judge William Alsup noted that the guitarist’s lawyers hedged on filing a defamation lawsuit.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2026
First, Erickson highlighted that AWS has the most diversified and hedged revenue sources, with its core business largely unaffected by generative AI and not a competitor of ChatGPT maker OpenAI.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 4 Jan. 2026
Out of respect for the daunting jump from the top Korean league to Major League Baseball, where fastball speeds tend to be 2-3 mph higher, any projection for Song must be hedged.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hedged
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Based on the crest fossil’s inner vascular canals and exterior texture, the team theorizes that the cranial accessory was likely housed in keratin and brightly colored.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
19 Feb. 2026
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But the aesthetic alone isn’t why the Grey, the restaurant housed there, routinely ranks on lists of the city’s best places to dine.—
Adam Kuehl,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Knight shook her head and reiterated that this was indeed her final Olympic game.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Their deaths shook this state and the nation.—
Kenety S. Gee,
Twin Cities,
18 Feb. 2026
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This 75-minute trip includes live island music by Barefoot Brian Cabral, a full bar and enclosed upper deck for stunning views from every seat.—
Susan McDonald,
The Providence Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Uptown Penny Loafer Mule combines a grippy platform sole with a deep heel cup to provide optimal stability for hours-long wear, delivering the same comfort as if your foot were fully enclosed.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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Mace equivocated, saying Collins would need to reread the quotes to her, which the journalist did.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
10 Dec. 2025
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The 17 treatment rooms are named after America’s Cup champions, there’s an indoor pool surrounded by loungers that feels like the deck of a cruise ship, and the Boiler Room is the spa’s high-end fitness center stocked with Technogym equipment.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Like most spaces in the attractive abode, the bedrooms spill out to the park-like grounds, which are showcased by a pool and raised spa surrounded by a sundeck, along with a fire pit conversation area.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
21 Feb. 2026
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Dietary recommendations have waffled over time.—
Tania Fabo,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
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Paterno waffled before deciding to stay in State College.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
19 Jan. 2026
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Every muscle and organ in the body is encased in a tough layer of tissue called fascia.—
Claire Maldarelli,
Scientific American,
24 Feb. 2026
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The four propellers are encased in lightweight propeller guards for safer flights when tracking you, which is incredibly useful.—
James Abbott,
Space.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Knight ducked her head and smiled when the medal was hung around her neck, her face a mix of pride and exhaustion.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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And the Cougars haven’t ducked anyone.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Hedged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hedged. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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