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
Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 4 May 2026
The museum has created a garden-like setting with romantic hanging florals, barriers of green hedges, pots of lavender and a carpet resembling mossy bricks.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
With energy prices depressed at the start of the year, Exxon Mobil and Chevron had arranged hedges to offset volatility, a standard practice in the industry.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
The impact is temporary and the hedges will result in a net profit in subsequent quarters after the products are delivered, Exxon said.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Nowadays, executives are cautious not to hitch their wagon on a single territory, as geographic balance is one of the few real hedges the industry has to weather current turbulences.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
These versatile evergreen shrubs have small, dense leaves that can be carved into sculptural shapes or coaxed into sophisticated hedges.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
The sprawling mansion, owned at the time by the Guez family, sat behind high hedges and security gates, offering the kind of seclusion the singer sought in the final months of his life.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Sea buckthorn and yew are suitable for creating barriers or hedges due to their dense growth and resilience.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
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
Noun
With year-round interest and a non-invasive root system, this compact tree can be shaped into a single-stem form or grown as a multi-stem clump for privacy hedges.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 4 May 2026
The museum has created a garden-like setting with romantic hanging florals, barriers of green hedges, pots of lavender and a carpet resembling mossy bricks.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
With energy prices depressed at the start of the year, Exxon Mobil and Chevron had arranged hedges to offset volatility, a standard practice in the industry.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
The impact is temporary and the hedges will result in a net profit in subsequent quarters after the products are delivered, Exxon said.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Nowadays, executives are cautious not to hitch their wagon on a single territory, as geographic balance is one of the few real hedges the industry has to weather current turbulences.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
These versatile evergreen shrubs have small, dense leaves that can be carved into sculptural shapes or coaxed into sophisticated hedges.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
The sprawling mansion, owned at the time by the Guez family, sat behind high hedges and security gates, offering the kind of seclusion the singer sought in the final months of his life.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Sea buckthorn and yew are suitable for creating barriers or hedges due to their dense growth and resilience.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
Neville hedges his bet by filling us in on Michaels’ spotlight apprehension, making his reticence a through line.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
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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Don’t doubt Riley and the Heat’s ability to swing for the fences.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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Hanging a bar of soap is the simplest method and is ideal for gardens with trees, shrubs, and fences.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Broadway theater that houses The Book of Mormon caught fire Monday morning, with fire officials describing it as a three-alarm fire.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
4 May 2026
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The Met Gala is a major fundraiser for the museum’s Costume Institute, which houses numerous historic pieces of fashion and related artifacts.—
Adam Carlson,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Likewise, electrical conduits are hidden on the top of the beams and centered down the skylight to leave the focus on the old structure and new walls.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Both rooms feature crown molding while the dining room also has walls with a shadow boxing detail.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 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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Historian Marvin Dunn echoed that concern, describing a disconnect among younger Black people who did not live through — and in many cases were never deeply taught about — the violence, intimidation and systemic barriers that shaped earlier generations’ fight for the ballot.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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Speakers like Brittany Taylor of Los Angeles Black Worker Center, pointed to disproportionately high unemployment rates among Black workers and described the reforms as a step toward addressing long-standing barriers to stable union city jobs.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
2 May 2026
Noun
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On April 23, Duke Energy announced barricades would be placed at Buster Boyd Access Area in Lake Wylie on boat ramps where less than three feet of water covered the concrete at the end.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2026
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Protesters attempted to break through barricades and clashed with police as authorities detained some of the protesters.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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“Hedges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hedges. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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