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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
Ryanair has hedged roughly 84% of its fuel needs for the current quarter, and Finnair has hedged more than 80% of its first-quarter fuel purchases.
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Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
Finnair, which had hedged over 80% of its first-quarter fuel purchases, warned, however, that even the availability of fuel could be at risk if the conflict dragged on.
—Shivangi Lahiri, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Effectively, Seattle hedged its bets by selling Marchment, then ran hot to position itself to make a value purchase at deadline day.
—The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
The prediction markets have done what any savvy trader or firm might—they’ve hedged their bets.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
But this also means that many investors who haven't yet hedged because protective options are so expensive are ready to sell shares in the face of weakness.
—Scott Nations, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026
Some, like Baker, hedged their bets a little after being asked by The Bee if Sacramento was Giants or A’s country.
—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
Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
Finnair, which had hedged over 80% of its first-quarter fuel purchases, warned, however, that even the availability of fuel could be at risk if the conflict dragged on.
—Shivangi Lahiri, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Effectively, Seattle hedged its bets by selling Marchment, then ran hot to position itself to make a value purchase at deadline day.
—The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
The prediction markets have done what any savvy trader or firm might—they’ve hedged their bets.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
But this also means that many investors who haven't yet hedged because protective options are so expensive are ready to sell shares in the face of weakness.
—Scott Nations, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026
Some, like Baker, hedged their bets a little after being asked by The Bee if Sacramento was Giants or A’s country.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hedged
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The two bells originally housed in two bell towers at the church.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Don't forget to check on them during extremely hot weather—even drought-tolerant varieties may need more water when housed in terracotta during the summer.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
12 Mar. 2026
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No serious injuries were reported, but the extent of the fire shook residents of the north, who have repeatedly been told by their leaders that Hezbollah was dealt a devastating blow in 2024 during its last war with Israel.—
Natalie Melzer,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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With the blessing of Byers and basketball committee chairman Gavitt, the three parties — NCAA, CBS, and the Hyatt — shook hands.—
Bill Hancock,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
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The base is enclosed on all four sides and has plenty of room for pool floaties, outdoor seat cushions, or a few bags of potting soil.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2026
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On Simpson Street, between Shields Avenue and Spruce Tree Drive, two new restaurant pavilions have been fully enclosed and await finishing touches for a summer opening, Hahm said.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 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 rooms Quiet luxury is the name of the game at Amanyara and the resort consists of one-to-two bedroom pavilions and three-to-six bedroom villas, each surrounded by forest, with park or ocean views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Otherwise, Chatham is just a crossroads surrounded by turnrows and a few swampy stands of cypress trees.—
Boyce Upholt,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 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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From a distance, the structures today resemble rows of high-rise apartments encased in steel.—
Yusuke Maekawa,
Bloomberg,
8 Mar. 2026
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The membrane, which wraps around the battery like a skin, is a composite material comprising lithium chloride (LiCl), graphene oxide (GO), and active carbon fiber (ACF), all encased in a porous PTFE membrane and supported by a copper frame.—
Etiido Uko
March 04,
New Atlas,
4 Mar. 2026
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The famously-outgoing point guard ducked her head bashfully as Huskies stars Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong shook her shoulders in celebration while freshman Kelis Fisher tossed a handful of confetti into her face.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 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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“Hedged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hedged. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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