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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1
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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2
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
Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
The bushes are often mass planted as hedges or to enhance home sidewalks and walkways, commercial landscaping, golf courses, hotel landscapes and strip malls.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
The height is perfect for planting hedges or massing in borders for privacy.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Boxwoods are usually planted in hedges with multiple plants.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Sep. 2025
In that time, as hedges unwound shale patch bankruptcies followed stateside while OPEC members, especially those not in the Middle East, felt intense financial pain too.
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The hedges were likely added to protect long equity portfolios from a potential market decline, says Christopher Jacobson, co-head of derivatives strategy at Susquehanna International Group.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
Outdoors, the sprawling grounds are laced with bluestone hardscaping, mature olive trees, tall hedges, and numerous alfresco lounging and entertaining terraces.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
What may be concerning is Tuesday’s slide also coincided with investors appearing to load up on market hedges.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
And inside the hedges was my tour photographer hiding in bushes that had not previously been there.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
The bushes are often mass planted as hedges or to enhance home sidewalks and walkways, commercial landscaping, golf courses, hotel landscapes and strip malls.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
The height is perfect for planting hedges or massing in borders for privacy.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Boxwoods are usually planted in hedges with multiple plants.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Sep. 2025
In that time, as hedges unwound shale patch bankruptcies followed stateside while OPEC members, especially those not in the Middle East, felt intense financial pain too.
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The hedges were likely added to protect long equity portfolios from a potential market decline, says Christopher Jacobson, co-head of derivatives strategy at Susquehanna International Group.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
Outdoors, the sprawling grounds are laced with bluestone hardscaping, mature olive trees, tall hedges, and numerous alfresco lounging and entertaining terraces.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
What may be concerning is Tuesday’s slide also coincided with investors appearing to load up on market hedges.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hedges
Noun
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Surveillance footage reportedly showed young girls hopping fences in what appeared to be attempts to escape.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Guard members have also been tasked with beautification efforts, like collecting trash, spreading mulch and painting fences.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
10 Oct. 2025
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Fox News Digital reached out to Jurupa Unified School District, which houses Jurupa Valley and Patriot High School, and the Chaffey Joint Union High School District, which houses Los Osos, for a response.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Ohio is one of 23 states that houses Asian longhorn ticks, with the latest siting in Butler County near Cincinnati.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The studio was designed by the architect Josep Lluís Sert, and the property includes the 18th-century villa up the hill, where Miró left behind charcoal graffiti on the walls and several of his artworks.—
Emilio Parra Doiztua,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The primary bedroom’s luxe bath comes with a freestanding soaking tub, a separate shower, and exotic Zebra marble walls.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The barriers today are political will, cost, and geopolitics, not technical impossibility.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
17 Oct. 2025
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Cassellius said state lawmakers should take another look at pension rules and remove barriers that stop retirees from returning to teach.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Oct. 2025
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The office of the Oakland County Sheriff took to its official Facebook account to share the harrowing events along with photos of the deer in and out of the barricades.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Hedges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hedges. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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