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as in hawing
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as in trimming
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hemming
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And that unease is worth keeping in mind for business leaders considering trimming the payroll.—
Claire Zillman,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026 -
Shut the water while trimming the unwanted hair.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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Authorities were waiting to release the victims' names to give the families time.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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Rather than waiting for inheritance, grandparents are spending their money now to bring multi-generational families on cruises.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Dropkin, of Massachusetts, and Thiesse, of Minnesota, whooped and hollered after edging the hosts, hugging tightly.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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In 2024, Santiago blanked Santa Margarita 2-0 for the Open Division title but the Eagles found redemption by edging the Sharks in the regional final on penalty kicks.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
7 Feb. 2026
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Neither of them is going to sit around dithering.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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There was no dithering, just a window of opportunity narrowing by the minute.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
23 Oct. 2025
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But pull her away from the TV cameras, photographers and the prying eyes of the world, and her sarcastic-bordering-on-vulgar sense of humor bubbles to the surface.—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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The expansive grounds cover 19 acres bordering the river, including a recreated 19th-century New England coastal village, a working shipyard, and the only wooden whaleship ship still afloat in the United States.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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However, if large enterprises are hesitating to commit and implement, that’s a broader industry headwind impacting everyone, not just SAP.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The appeals court, however, said staying the injunction serves the public interest by preventing federal agents from hesitating while carrying out lawful duties.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Jan. 2026
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Chromatic aberration is very well controlled, with minimal color fringing even when shooting wide open.—
Tantse Walter,
Space.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Details like eyelash fringing, subtle embroidery, and embossed velvet designs are an easy way to dress up a mundane sectional or lackluster white couch.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
20 Jan. 2026
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The two-lane loop threads its way among forests and A-frames and cabins, skirting the waters of June Lake and the lake’s village, which is only a few blocks long.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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But Regency England has strict rules for courting couples, and Simon and Daphne are soon skirting the lines of propriety when their feelings become authentic.—
Sara Netzley,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Hemming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hemming. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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