1
as in weaseling
to avoid giving a definite answer or position
kept hedging whenever asked for an opinion on the matter
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as in housing
to close or shut in by or as if by barriers
the prison was hedged by a high stone wall
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as in tentative
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as in misrepresentation
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Recent Examples of hedging
Artem Milinchuk, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
But there is no doubt that there is more hedging and downplaying than doubling down.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2025
For example, while Christian McCaffrey dominates the running back projections, his injury history has Jake hedging and slotting him behind Bjian Robinson, Saquon Barkley and Jahmyr Gibbs in his rankings.
—Jake Ciely, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
In his view, the broader Indo-Pacific landscape is still defined by competition and hedging.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
Designed by Gispan Design with interiors by Anthony Barsoumian, the two-story abode is shielded behind a high wall, custom gates, and mature hedging on one of the widest lots in the area, with an impressive 120 feet of street frontage.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2025
The neurosis and the strategic thinking, manipulation, lying, and hedging — all that stuff is 1,000 percent accurate.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2025
In the meantime, companies are working on hedging strategies.
—Satviki Sanjay Bloomberg, Arkansas Online, 9 Aug. 2025
These disclosures should make clear whether call options are involved, specify the strike prices and loan tenor associated with those options, and describe any hedging policies that may impact token performance.
—Zoltan Istvan, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
Joyce Marter, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
As a result, Apple is hedging its bet and allocating just 10% of its production for it, The Information reports.
—PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Investors may want to consider hedging their portfolios with higher-quality, lower-volatility stocks as the market enters the fall stretch.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Many institutional allocators—from pension funds to endowments—have explored farmland as a long-duration, income-generating asset with potential inflation hedging characteristics.
—Artem Milinchuk, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
But there is no doubt that there is more hedging and downplaying than doubling down.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2025
For example, while Christian McCaffrey dominates the running back projections, his injury history has Jake hedging and slotting him behind Bjian Robinson, Saquon Barkley and Jahmyr Gibbs in his rankings.
—Jake Ciely, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
In his view, the broader Indo-Pacific landscape is still defined by competition and hedging.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
Designed by Gispan Design with interiors by Anthony Barsoumian, the two-story abode is shielded behind a high wall, custom gates, and mature hedging on one of the widest lots in the area, with an impressive 120 feet of street frontage.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2025
The neurosis and the strategic thinking, manipulation, lying, and hedging — all that stuff is 1,000 percent accurate.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2025
In the meantime, companies are working on hedging strategies.
—Satviki Sanjay Bloomberg, Arkansas Online, 9 Aug. 2025
These disclosures should make clear whether call options are involved, specify the strike prices and loan tenor associated with those options, and describe any hedging policies that may impact token performance.
—Zoltan Istvan, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
Drop hedging words like just or maybe.
—Joyce Marter, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
As a result, Apple is hedging its bet and allocating just 10% of its production for it, The Information reports.
—PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Investors may want to consider hedging their portfolios with higher-quality, lower-volatility stocks as the market enters the fall stretch.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hedging
Verb
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On one hand, state officials declare housing their top priority.—
Chip Monaco,
Oc Register,
1 Sep. 2025
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Ellis, a security guard for the building housing the obstetrician's office at the time, testified that the confrontation occurred after Cardi B, then pregnant with her first child, stepped out of an elevator on the fifth floor.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Cracker Barrel’s position is more tentative, more precarious.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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The tentative reunion quickly snowballed into a full tour and, now, Sublime’s first new music in nearly 30 years.—
Jordan Runtagh,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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The novel, published to immediate controversy in India—an obscenity suit was filed over its portrayal of an intercaste romance—offended her Syrian Christian kin, who grumbled about misrepresentation.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
3 Sep. 2025
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As with the terms hipster or democracy, though, the true definition of midcentury modern has steadily eroded from overuse and blatant misrepresentation on Facebook Marketplace.—
Will Speros,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The layout was created to be as open as possible, drawing inspiration from loft living while strategically enclosing private areas like the bedroom, dressing spaces, and Meloni’s office.—
Gay Gassmann,
Architectural Digest,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In a fast-paced, digital, and uncertain world, wallpaper offers both emotional and sensory reprieve.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Right now, midfield, where Joe Willock’s long-term future is uncertain, and up front remain areas which could be improved upon.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Existing technologies struggle with fabrication challenges and integration issues that prevent large-scale adoption in real-world systems.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Aug. 2025
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Remarkably, Rubin is already in the fabrication phase, Nvidia executives said on the call.—
,
CNBC,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The boats offer a low-effort way to spy on some of the coolest marine life in the region, including bat rays and even the occasional shark.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Netflix cofounder Reed Hastings joined the company’s board in May 2025 after giving more than $20 million to Democrats, including $7 million to a pro-Harris super PAC.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Reporting meant hours of conversation in the car; room for asking the same questions over and over; the gradual diminishment of one’s embarrassment about being ignorant or uncertain; a dilatory attitude of quiet listening and watching; the possibility of misunderstandings resolved.—
Joshua Rothman,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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He can’t be blamed for the agency’s dilatory response to problems at the plant.—
The Editorial Board,
WSJ,
25 May 2022
Cite this Entry
“Hedging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hedging. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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