as in tentative
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as in misrepresentation
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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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2
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hedging
Adjective
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The concession was part of a tentative agreement the California Attorneys, Administrative Law Judges and Hearing Officers in State Employment reached with the state.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2025 -
Finally, a friend got back to me with a tentative lead.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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To be sure, the uncertain economy could weigh on consumer spending in the near term, impacting online purchases.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
25 June 2025
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Now in private practice as co-head of Morrison Foerster’s Securities + Derivatives Regulatory Solutions team and a partner in the firm’s Capital Markets and Broker-Dealer Compliance + Regulation practice groups, Dahiya is in a unique position to help clients navigate complex and uncertain terrain.—
Liane Jackson,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Back in November 2019, the pair signed on to develop the vacant six-acre site of a former steel fabrication plant at the intersection of State Road 50 and 12th Street in Clermont.—
James Wilkins,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 June 2025
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The collection was smart, sophisticated and carried an effortless attitude through the most luxurious fabrications.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
23 June 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
Verb
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This year, the Chiefs have eight picks, including two in the third round, the byproduct of last year’s trade with the Tennessee Titans that centered on cornerback L’Jarius Sneed.—
Nate Taylor,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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But Putin is sending lower-level officials, including a security service veteran who's especially disliked in Kyiv for his role at the start of the war.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Speaking of surrounding herself with loved ones, Gomez has been doing that with Blanco, particularly over the holiday season.—
Dayna Haffenden,
People.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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But the confidence surrounding their team under Travis Green’s coaching could help.—
Scott Powers,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Spurs qualified for the Champions League after winning the Europa League last season.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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In both versions, the tax break is structured as a deduction available on qualified tips.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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And compared to past conflicts, the American public—especially young people—are far more hesitant about war.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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Looking Forward With the treatment landscape in such upheaval, experts are hesitant to predict what the future of obesity and diabetes treatment will look like.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
23 June 2025
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“Hedging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hedging. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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