as in edge
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
the hem of the blouse was gold
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Recent Examples of hem
Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Hearts radiated from her headpiece to her hem, with a single heart placed near her pelvis.
—Anika Burgess, New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2026
Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 25 Dec. 2025
The lengths to which either sister will go to derail the other’s career testifies to the desperation of artists hemmed in by a repressive government.
—Monitor Reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Crafted from 100 percent cotton, this soft mini dress features an eyelet hem that is perfect for spring.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Hearts radiated from her headpiece to her hem, with a single heart placed near her pelvis.
—Anika Burgess, New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
Another reason: Paltrow is good at playing wealthy urbanites hemmed in by domestic turbulence.
—Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 25 Dec. 2025
The lengths to which either sister will go to derail the other’s career testifies to the desperation of artists hemmed in by a repressive government.
—Monitor Reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hem
Noun
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The texture is a bit sticky, though blends out with ease for soft edges and a natural finish.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Republicans have been on edge for weeks as the Trump administration’s hemming and hawing on tariffs have created instability in the market and questions about the White House’s handling of the economy.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
6 May 2025
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By Sam Reed March 18, 2025 Get ready to yee, to haw, to root, to toot: The Grand Ole Opry is celebrating its hundred-year anniversary with a mega-concert featuring so many of our country favorites.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Wall Street analysts are bracing for a volatile road ahead for CoreWeave as its massive infrastructure ramp pressures margins and drives up costs.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2026
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Few building types constrain their designers more than affordable housing, where the politics are byzantine, budgets meager, rules strict, and margins thin.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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His machine would cover the entire 3,834-meter circumference area of the ring.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Mar. 2026
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Basketball players say that there can be times when the circumference of the basketball rim looks as large as a hula-hoop.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This golden strip of sand, fringed by turquoise waters, is part of the popular Abel Tasman National Park on Tasman Bay (also known as Te Tai-o-Aorere) at the top of the South Island.—
Madeline Bilis,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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During modern times, the Texas State Historic Site has served as prime picnic grounds that accommodated the Star of the Republic Museum, an ample visitors center, a replica of the Republic of Texas capitol building, and broad meadows fringed with forest where the original townsite stood.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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At the end of his 24-hour overtime shift, Mullen handed the reins to Battalion Chief Mario Garcia, recommending that the incoming chief scope out the fire perimeter.—
Alene Tchekmedyian,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Burries is developing into a solid perimeter shooter (37% from 3-point range) and can play on the ball when needed.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Nakhchivan accounts for about 6% of the country's territory, bordering Azerbaijan's close ally Turkey and Iran.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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The retaining wall that was recently built on the Antillia property line will border one side of this easement, while a six-foot chain-link fence, which Kolter plans to erect, will border the other side.—
Larry Seward,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Creeping phlox is a great choice for edging, rock walls, or slopes, and will brighten any garden with its abundance of cheerful pastel blooms.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
5 Mar. 2026
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The pea gravel needs to be hemmed in with metal, plastic, or brick edging set firmly in place.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Hem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hem. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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