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
Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
Bubble hems are still trending and well-suited for the younger crowd, as are ruffles, bold florals, polka dots and anything else that feels fresh for the new season.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2026
Already hemmed in at a Winnipeg studio due to COVID-19 lockdowns, the band was stranded by a massive Arctic storm and forced to work by candlelight in below freezing conditions.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 28 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Behind them a young man with a paint-flecked beard followed the designer about the set, twitching the hem of the velvet curtains hung at the window and rearranging the ornaments on the mantelpiece.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
Bubble hems are still trending and well-suited for the younger crowd, as are ruffles, bold florals, polka dots and anything else that feels fresh for the new season.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
Of all the materials Fletcher has tested—percale, Supima cotton, and linen—the Boll & Branch signature hemmed sheets made from long-staple cotton were the most impressive and lived up to the hype.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2026
Already hemmed in at a Winnipeg studio due to COVID-19 lockdowns, the band was stranded by a massive Arctic storm and forced to work by candlelight in below freezing conditions.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 28 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hem
Noun
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Samara Weaving returns with sharper edges, this time facing off against four families in a plot that veers toward global domination.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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The neighborhood/area Hotel June sits at the northern edge of Malibu, just a few minutes from the Pacific Coast Highway, putting the coast and Santa Monica Bay at your doorstep.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 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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And given that pi is the mathematical constant used to help calculate the area and circumference of a circle, there is clearly no better way to honor the occasion than by making one of the most famous of all round foods.—
Becky Krystal,
Washington Post,
12 Mar. 2026
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Pi is what mathematicians call the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter.—
Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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At Cala Cavone—a jut of rock fringed with crashing waves—self-service loungers, espresso, and snacks are stored in an alcove in the cliff.—
Kristina Kasparian,
Travel + Leisure,
15 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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Officers located the person on the service road of Loop 12 and SH 114, set up a perimeter and requested specialized units to respond, the statement said.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The restoration of the Colosseum’s perimeter was done using compensatory funds from the metro, project officials said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Then, the city will rebuild the boardwalk from Surrey Avenue to Jackson Avenue, which borders Atlantic City, beginning after Labor Day.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The landlocked Caspian Sea is bordered by several other countries, including Russia.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Depending on the thickness of the steel chosen, the edging can last from 20 to 25 years.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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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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“Hem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hem. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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