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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as in to haw
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as in to margin
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Recent Examples of hem
Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Enjoy the look of the long-leg silhouette without ever having to struggle with high-water hems again, with their 34-inch, full-length inseam jean.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 12 May 2025
Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Before the year came to a close, the cereal utensil was repurposed once more: at the Toronto Film Festival in September, they were used as a peek-a-boo detail, hemming the black blazer that Blanchett wore like a metallic fringe.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The Mallorca top is cropped in style, and is a twist on the common white T-shirt, featuring a bold, blue fringe hem and colorful flower pattern.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Enjoy the look of the long-leg silhouette without ever having to struggle with high-water hems again, with their 34-inch, full-length inseam jean.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 12 May 2025
Verb
Unlike chatbots, agents aren’t hemmed in by a predetermined set of rules.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Before the year came to a close, the cereal utensil was repurposed once more: at the Toronto Film Festival in September, they were used as a peek-a-boo detail, hemming the black blazer that Blanchett wore like a metallic fringe.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hem
Noun
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The Indian army said in a statement late on Friday that drones were sighted in 26 locations across a wide area of India's west and northwest from Kashmir and states bordering Pakistan to the edge of the Arabian Sea.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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Toll-takers on the Venetian Causeway were in their booths as the tornado swept through just yards away, tearing into trees at a small public park at water’s edge.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2025
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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Barring America losing a war or experiencing a crushing economic depression, one imagines that even the anti-Trump candidates will again be doing the hemming and hawing that made so many of the 2024 versions so ineffective.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The company’s strong pricing has also continued to raise its paint stores margin growth.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
30 Apr. 2025
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Tie it to promotions, to team success, to margin growth.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Rivers became friends that extended his circumference of being.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
14 May 2025
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Research suggests that regular cannabis users often have a lower waist circumference and may be less likely to be obese, which could contribute to better glycemic control and overall health.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Filho’s movie operates at the pace and tenor of a drama in exile, albeit one that’s fringed with B-movie fun and stalked by a pair of unscrupulous hitmen.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
18 May 2025
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Her hair was styled with long waves that cascaded down her back and fringe to frame her face.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2025
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This was certifiably his worst night ever as a perimeter threat.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
10 May 2025
Verb
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At least 71 cases have been recorded in New Mexico, mostly in Lea County, which borders western Texas, department data shows.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
9 May 2025
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Canada’s Yukon Territory, which borders Alaska, has seen a spike in aurora-season visits, and local outfitters have developed out-of-the-box ways to enjoy the phenomenon.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2025
Noun
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For lawn care, start with just mowing before adding edging and landscaping.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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To add a simple yet effective border to your garden, skip the plastic edging and instead go for a more natural look.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Hem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hem. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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