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
Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 31 Jan. 2026
Reshape overgrown and out-of-bounds plantings including hedges.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Friendly nations hedge their bets.
—Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Build a hedge row for privacy or plant a statement flowering tree for a dramatic focal point.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 31 Jan. 2026
Reshape overgrown and out-of-bounds plantings including hedges.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
Proponents of prediction markets claim even sports markets have hedging utility, citing the example of a team winning a championship providing a boost to local businesses around a stadium.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Friendly nations hedge their bets.
—Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hedge
Noun
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This inexpensive material can be wrapped around stakes or poles, or used with wood to build a more elaborate fence design.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
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An electric mesh fence will be moved daily to guide them through new sections, while a shepherd remains on-site 24/7 to keep everyone safe and on task.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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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So if an extra (and questionable) ingredient weasels its way into the formula, and the supplement hits the market, there's not much the FDA can do besides send companies a warning letter to recall the supplement.—
Julia Forbes,
Wired News,
28 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The gun — a Colt 1908 manufactured in 1921 — was found at the Thornton Distilling Company, housed in the oldest standing brewery in Illinois.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Now the original structure of the two-story, mid-century brick house has a state of the art structure adjacent to that houses the musician’s archives, as well as performance spaces, research rooms and an exhibition room.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Two recent novels go behind the walls of anchorite and lunatic cells in different centuries and for different purposes, yet wind up demonstrating how women forced by circumstance behind walls influence the lives of others into the future.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Warm and organic interiors boast stone floors, custom millwork, and soaring wood-beam ceilings throughout, while vast walls of glass provide plenty of natural light and seamless indoor-outdoor environs.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Despite the callouts during the walkabout, King Charles did not appear to respond, continuing down the line of people and shaking hands, the outlet said.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Last month, the largest protests to shake Iran in more than four decades led to a brutal crackdown.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That includes the possible facial recognition software that CATS has mentioned and installing bullet-resistant barriers that would enclose bus drivers.—
Amber Gaudet
Updated February 5,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2026
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In Churchill, the trash sites have all been bear-proofed (enclosed so the animals can’t graze among the garbage), but not so in Arviat, where Inuit enforcers show up in their buggies to honk loudly and chase the bears away from open-air landfills.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026
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But since his 2016 debut, Bad Bunny has emerged as the leader of a new cohort of barrier-breaking artists, among them Karol G, J Balvin, Anitta and Peso Pluma, who are globalizing the genre and redefining crossover appeal with their fierce cultural pride.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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The truck was damaged after hitting the concrete barrier.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The context surrounding the email exchange is unknown.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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In a motion filed Friday, defense attorneys argued that publicity surrounding the case has so permeated Summit County that seating an impartial jury is no longer realistic.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Hedge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hedge. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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