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, 14 Apr. 2026
Its other features include an adjustable hood and hem and generously sized baffle pockets.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2026
Joel Khalili, Wired News, 17 Feb. 2026
She’s got her own team at James Ashford’s (Tom Stourton) management firm, but she’s hemmed in by his oversight.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 11 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Drinking wine as the sun dragged its hem of light over the orange turrets of Bryce Canyon, speaking low to preserve the hush.
—Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
Its other features include an adjustable hood and hem and generously sized baffle pockets.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
Bonfire of Red Tape Since the mid-20th century, London has been hemmed in on all sides by a nearly contiguous patchwork of land known as the green belt, made up of farms, forest, meadows, and parks.
—Joel Khalili, Wired News, 17 Feb. 2026
She’s got her own team at James Ashford’s (Tom Stourton) management firm, but she’s hemmed in by his oversight.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hem
Noun
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The Patriots had a busy offseason, adding top free agents wide receiver Romeo Doubs, safety Kevin Byard, edge defender Dre’Mont Jones and guard Alijah Vera-Tucker, among other veterans.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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The 2022 draft was the last one to be truly wide open at the top — the Jags ended up picking edge rusher Travon Walker in a year that featured three edge rushers and two cornerbacks in the top five, and no quarterback selected until Kenny Pickett at 20.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 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
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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
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Depending on the type of wine and where it was made, the circumference of the base of a 750-milliliter bottle can range from less than 2 to nearly 4 inches.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Apr. 2026
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For context, the Earth's circumference is about 24,901 miles.—
Tom Costello,
NBC news,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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On Israel, which fringes on both the Left and the Right have increasingly abandoned, Gallego questioned those who want to defund defensive support to the Middle Eastern nation.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Apr. 2026
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The world’s continents are fringed by vast expanses of sand and mud.—
David George Haskell,
Big Think,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Police then arrived on scene and saw a broken window on the side of the home and set up a perimeter.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Officers set up a perimeter with helicopter support from the Broward Sheriff’s Office Aviation Unit.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The gate of our house opened to a courtyard, bordered by three small rooms and a kitchen.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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Set the scene Along dusty roads bordered by prickly pears, Kissamos’ taxi drivers roll down windows.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Gravel, stone edging or mulch borders create crisp edges that separate planting areas from walkways, lending a tidy, professional finish.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Plus, the diamond quilt pattern and piped edging give it a classic, elevated look.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Hem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hem. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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