as in fences
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 weasels
to avoid giving a definite answer or position
kept hedging whenever asked for an opinion on the matter
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as in houses
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 hedges
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
If the war de-escalates meaningfully, markets can begin rotating away from pure geopolitical hedges and back toward businesses with durable growth just as Alphabet’s transformation into an AI-first and services platform continues to accelerate.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
Trim hedges and pull weeds from beds and cracks.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Trim overgrown shrubs and hedges.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Depending on the species, privet hedges can be aggressive invaders that form dense thickets that shade nearby native plants.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 5 Apr. 2026
Water lilies, lime trees, hedges.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
His volunteering includes helping seniors by mowing their lawns, trimming their hedges and bringing them dinner on holidays.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Inside the property, police found three bullet holes in a wooden fence covered by tall hedges.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Jason Barnard, Rolling Stone, 6 Apr. 2026
Royal Caribbean, which hedges roughly 60% of its fuel costs, was less affected than Norwegian and Carnival.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Newsom hedges his bets by portraying the budget as a placeholder that covers little more than spending increases driven by law, inflation and caseload until more revenue data are received.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Newsom hedges his bets by portraying the budget as a placeholder that covers little more than spending increases driven by law, inflation and caseload until more revenue data are received.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
Camellias grow slowly but reward patient gardeners with handsome hedges covered in shiny, deep green foliage year-round and incredible winter blooms.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
If the war de-escalates meaningfully, markets can begin rotating away from pure geopolitical hedges and back toward businesses with durable growth just as Alphabet’s transformation into an AI-first and services platform continues to accelerate.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
Trim hedges and pull weeds from beds and cracks.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Trim overgrown shrubs and hedges.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Depending on the species, privet hedges can be aggressive invaders that form dense thickets that shade nearby native plants.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 5 Apr. 2026
Water lilies, lime trees, hedges.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
His volunteering includes helping seniors by mowing their lawns, trimming their hedges and bringing them dinner on holidays.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Inside the property, police found three bullet holes in a wooden fence covered by tall hedges.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
Below the threshold, AI hedges your brand or ignores it.
—Jason Barnard, Rolling Stone, 6 Apr. 2026
Royal Caribbean, which hedges roughly 60% of its fuel costs, was less affected than Norwegian and Carnival.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Newsom hedges his bets by portraying the budget as a placeholder that covers little more than spending increases driven by law, inflation and caseload until more revenue data are received.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Newsom hedges his bets by portraying the budget as a placeholder that covers little more than spending increases driven by law, inflation and caseload until more revenue data are received.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hedges
Noun
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The stakes, the action, and the effects budget — this is Stargate swinging for the fences.—
Daryl Baxter,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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The fences are still there, as are many of the problems in and around the park.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After this initial collision, the white SUV veered to the right and struck a Chicago Transit Authority bus shelter in front of the Belmont Avenue side of the building that houses Garfield's Beverage.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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There was a lot to like under the hood, from strength in its most consequential segment, which houses its investment banking operations, to encouraging scores on key banking metrics (more on those in a moment).—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The light that falls from the left, through half-open windows, onto Vermeer’s walls, some of them bare, testifies not so much to an overcast Dutch day as to a suffusion of grace.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Each consists of no more than two visible walls — showing bare, wooden interiors — with the rest left to our imagination.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Places like Los Angeles and Oakland have high permit fees and strict zoning that often confines cans to industrial areas.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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In an industry that often confines its actors, especially women and especially Black women, Hall continues to carve a path defined by risk, depth and courage.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
14 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Address a gopher threat proactively through weed control and laying down barriers.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
11 Apr. 2026
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Virtual psychology removes outdated barriers by merging medical scrutiny with convenience, helping individuals move from uncertainty toward greater clarity.—
Lucy Jones
April 11,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Some diehard Beliebers—Justin’s fiercest fans—were already camped out near the front barricades.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
12 Apr. 2026
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Behind the barricades, diplomatic activity is operating at a fever pitch as the world holds its breath for this weekend’s make-or-break ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Hedges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hedges. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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