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
Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 18 July 2025
An arboretum of towering Scots pines, oaks, and silver fir surrounds this Victorian mansion, hemmed by formal gardens of flowers and shrubs.
—Andrea Bussell, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025
Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2025
With a shorter hem, consider a high neckline, shift-dress silhouette, or longer sleeves.
—Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 22 July 2025
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Noun
The ensemble Noche Flamenca, led by the remarkable flamenco dancer and choreographer Soledad Barrio and her choreographer husband Martín Santangelo, continues its explorations of the paintings and etchings of Francisco Goya, which often depict characters in deep distress, hemmed in by dark forces.
—Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 18 July 2025
An arboretum of towering Scots pines, oaks, and silver fir surrounds this Victorian mansion, hemmed by formal gardens of flowers and shrubs.
—Andrea Bussell, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025
Verb
The relaxed sleeves won’t restrict your movement or cause discomfort in the summer heat, and the longer hem provides ample coverage without feeling too modest.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2025
With a shorter hem, consider a high neckline, shift-dress silhouette, or longer sleeves.
—Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hem
Noun
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The Diamondbacks were given a slight edge on betting lines to win more games than the Padres.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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From steamy dim sum in bustling teahouses to rooftop bars overlooking glittering skylines—the city blends ancient soul with modern edge.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 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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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
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The analysts are also looking out for management to detail a path to margin expansion.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
8 June 2025
Noun
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On Wednesday, staff laid toddlers on a desk to measure the circumference of their upper arms — the quickest way to determine malnutrition.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 2025
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The data, collected between 1999 and 2004, included height, weight, waist circumference, and body fat percentage (BF%).—
Julia Ries,
Health,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Across the garden, a pool and graceful pavilion are fringed by trees.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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French doors swing open onto the gardens, featuring a private patio fringed with Mediterranean greenery, and include a turquoise plunge pool and a breezy macramé hammock—perfect for midday siestas or post-swim lounging.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
30 July 2025
Noun
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This is what 61% containment means Containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The Lee fire's perimeter is about 170 miles, Operations Section Chief Fred Tucker said during a Monday night community meeting in Rifle.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Orland Park plans to make safety improvements at 159th Street and 94th Avenue, bordering Orland Hills, and will get $150,000 toward design of the work.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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Violent crime is lowest in Ward 3 in the affluent northwest part of the city, bordering Maryland and across the Potomac River from Virginia.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
11 Aug. 2025
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The Better Homes & Gardens 9' Scallop Patio Umbrella offers an affordable option for those who are fond of the soothing blue color and charming scallop edging.—
Sandi Schwartz,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2025
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Thin plastic edging may break down quickly, so choose something that will hold up over time.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 July 2025
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“Hem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hem. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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