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
Colin Fleming, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025
Baser admits that, at times, she still feels hemmed in by the expectations of the wider industry or her fanbase, who first connected with her cool relatability.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 25 July 2025
Christopher Murray
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Some feature a straight edge, while others are made with a curved hem that looks stylish when worn outside another shirt and over a pair of pants.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The best players in baseball — just like the best of us in life — don’t get hemmed in.
—Colin Fleming, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025
Baser admits that, at times, she still feels hemmed in by the expectations of the wider industry or her fanbase, who first connected with her cool relatability.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 25 July 2025
Verb
The fit is relaxed throughout the seat and thighs, while the hem is designed to rest over your shoes.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Some feature a straight edge, while others are made with a curved hem that looks stylish when worn outside another shirt and over a pair of pants.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hem
Noun
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The attack was widely condemned in the Middle East and beyond as an act that could escalate tensions in a region already on edge.—
Jarrett Renshaw,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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On the other hand, edge computing will gain, too.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 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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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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Medicare Advantage enrollment directly influences UnitedHealth’s profitability—the mix and quality of plans that enrollees choose drives government bonuses and margin differences.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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As volume grows, so does margin leverage — which explains why their operating margins have expanded so violently.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Tree nominees are judged on trunk circumference, vertical height and crown spread.—
Jennie Key,
The Enquirer,
31 Aug. 2025
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Flaxseed may also help reduce waist circumference in people with obesity.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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And there's winterbor, which has fringed blue-green leaves.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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Post Malone has officially tossed his 10-gallon hat into the international fashion ring, along with snap-front denim shirts, fringed leather jackets, coaster-sized belt buckles — and a horse, which ferried his finale look onto the runway and left a small, scented souvenir.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For years, cybersecurity focused on perimeter defenses.—
Max Silber,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The percentage indicates how much of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Tusk also said some of the drones had crossed from Belarus, a Kremlin ally that borders both Ukraine and Poland.—
Joanna Kakissis,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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Belarus is Russia's closest ally, bordering NATO members Poland, Lithuania and Latvia, and has been used as a staging post for Vladimir Putin's aggression in Ukraine.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Fill empty spaces with more soil to ensure the edging is compact.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Aug. 2025
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Creeping speedwell makes a great lawn substitute and works well between pavers or as an edging along pathways.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Hem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hem. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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