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Recent Examples of hem
Noun
Using digital design tools, creatives can create the unique details and characteristics typically found on vintage jeans or create new styles all their own without being hemmed in by the ecological impacts of traditional washing and finishing. Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025 The thick, smoothing waistband, front seam, and hemmed front pockets give these $36 pants a dressier feel without being formal work pants. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
The look, designed in contrasting burgundy and vibrant red, featured a high-low dress with a bubble hem reminiscent of Y2K trends. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025 The piece has an asymmetrical hem that’s complete with dainty ruffle detailing. Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hem
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hem
Noun
  • In the deciding third round, Jandiroba had the edge early on the feet but allowed Dern to land some harder shots late.
    Brett Appley, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
  • KAConsulting shows a three-point lead (47–44), Quantus Insights finds a two-point edge (48–46), and Trafalgar Group/Insider Advantage reports just a one-point gap (45–44).
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The Lydia dress, which borrows the look of more contemporary pieces from the Royal Ballet, used the same hem circumference measurement as the company’s dresses.
    Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
  • The widest tree in Indiana, according to the registry, is a Silver Maple in Lawrence County with a circumference of 361 inches and a height of 103 feet.
    John Tufts, IndyStar, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • It’s woven with a 100-percent wool material with durable seamed edges and fringe on each end.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Studded and fringed suede jackets at Etro and oversize leather bombers at Versace.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Des Cars admitted that security around the Louvre's perimeter was an issue and that the only camera monitoring the outside of the museum was facing away from the balcony that led to the gallery where the precious jewels were kept, according to reports.
    Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Five different Santa Margarita players combined to scored eight goals from perimeter against senior Jonas Ransford, one of Orange County’s best goalies and a CIF-SS Open Division champion.
    Dan Albano, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The reserve is on Mao’er Mountain in Guangxi, a region of southeastern China bordering Vietnam.
    Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
  • In Sumy, which borders Chernihiv, power is yet to be fully restored in the town of Shostka and surrounding area after strikes two weeks ago.
    Tim Lister, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Eckley chose the sleek Corten steel edging, and Fitzpatrick came up with the idea of tempering its modernity by continuing grass up the steps.
    Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The heels feature black napa leather edging and a front strap with a button closure, which is a signature of the Camparinew heels.
    Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025

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“Hem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hem. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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