HEMS Synonyms: 120 Similar and Opposite Words

hems 1 of 2

noun

plural of hem

as in edges

the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something the hem of the blouse was gold

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hems

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of hem

as in haws

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as in margins

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Recent Examples of hems

Noun

Colorful embroidery decorated Bluemarble’s washed blue jeans, while printed portraits were seen on Undercover’s jeans and key chains dangled from Vetements’ jeans with unraveled hems. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 9 July 2026 Toomett Cargo Hiking Pants The pants have five zipper pockets—two in the front, two on the thighs, and one on the rear—and drawcords at the hems. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 The polka-dot print is smaller for a subtle look, and it’s packed with romantic details like a lace neckline and sleeve hems, hook-and-eye buttons down the front, and puff sleeves. — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026 The pants are designed with a high waistline for ample coverage around the tummy, a tailored silhouette, and cuffed hems for a crisp clean look that’ll take you from the office to after-work cocktail hour. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 July 2026 The hems were edged in a red and white stripes, which the star set off by carrying a bright orange purse. — Alicia Brunker, InStyle, 4 July 2026 Strappy heels keep the outfit feeling summery while also preventing your hems from dragging on the street. — Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 17 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hems

Noun

Roof edges, flashing, and areas where materials meet—like chimneys, skylights, and windows—are common entry points for water.

— Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 13 July 2026
If the soil feels crisp or is pulling away from the edges, the plant needs deep hydration.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 July 2026

Definition of edges

Verb

The company is expected to begin with pro forma EBIT margins around 25%, supported by especially strong profitability in electronic solutions and control systems.

— Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
The Dodgers are still trying to figure out what margins, if any, there are for an edge.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 3 June 2026

Definition of margins

Noun

But a recent study found that people with larger waist circumferences who ate one avocado daily for six months did not see improvements in blood sugar, insulin levels, or insulin resistance.

— Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 30 June 2026
Its main beams are 27 inches long, with over 5-inch base circumferences.

— Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025

Definition of circumferences

Verb

Most guests make the four-mile circuit part of their daily routine, following an easy pine-scented path that skirts the shore.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
The Iranian navy said the route, which skirts Iranian waters and hugs the Omani coast, had not been approved.

— Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 29 June 2026

Definition of skirts

Noun

By curing an entire structure in a single exposure, the new method removes those layer boundaries and produces a more uniform part.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
Indeed, these pages have numerous examples of hard-charging entrepreneurs hell-bent on pushing boundaries.

— Naazneen Karmali, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of boundaries

Verb

Still, Nay Palad is also actively involved in the protection and post-typhoon regeneration of the sprawling mangrove system that fringes the property on one side.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
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