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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Recent Examples of hems
Amanda Le, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
With former Blumarine designer Nicola Brognano at the helm, the premium denim brand presented a special collection of low-rise skinny jeans (many tucked into tall leather boots), skirts with high-low hems and studded denim jackets.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
Custom curtains from Nordic Knots serve as a high-quality textural foundation, offering heavyweight linen and weighted hems that ensure a clean, architectural drape.
—Gretchen M. Stone, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026
The sleeves and hems feature slight tearing and the aforementioned buttons have surely seen better days; in Coach’s vision for fall 2026, though, that’s the whole point.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
The white trim along the front buttons and sleeve hems gives it a vintage feel without being costumey.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
They’re designed with a similar wide-leg silhouette, along with whisker creases at the thighs and raw hems.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
The coolest denim skirts feature unique details like cool-enhancing asymmetric hems.
—Andrea Bossi, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
Also dubbed as the balloon jean, barrel hems are intentionally curved–roomy through the leg with a subtler taper and cinch at the ankle.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
With former Blumarine designer Nicola Brognano at the helm, the premium denim brand presented a special collection of low-rise skinny jeans (many tucked into tall leather boots), skirts with high-low hems and studded denim jackets.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
Custom curtains from Nordic Knots serve as a high-quality textural foundation, offering heavyweight linen and weighted hems that ensure a clean, architectural drape.
—Gretchen M. Stone, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026
The sleeves and hems feature slight tearing and the aforementioned buttons have surely seen better days; in Coach’s vision for fall 2026, though, that’s the whole point.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
The white trim along the front buttons and sleeve hems gives it a vintage feel without being costumey.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
They’re designed with a similar wide-leg silhouette, along with whisker creases at the thighs and raw hems.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
The coolest denim skirts feature unique details like cool-enhancing asymmetric hems.
—Andrea Bossi, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hems
Noun
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The venue The wedding took place at the First African Baptist Church on the northern edges of Cumberland Island.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2026
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Dashboard edges, door pockets, cupholders, footwells and trims can all contain LED lighting.—
Beth Livesay,
AJC.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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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Teapot margins collapse within six to nine months.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
3 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The missile incident is the first time that Turkey, which borders Iran and has NATO's second-largest military, has been drawn into the conflict.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
5 Mar. 2026
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The area borders Turkey, Armenia and Iran.—
Jasmine Green,
NBC news,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That plan must spell out when perimeters are established and removed, how distances are determined, how emergency access is preserved, and how officers engage with the public.—
Joseph Potasnik,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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These passes, like standard passes, are for parking spaces outside security perimeters.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Congressional Democrats and watchdog groups have in recent days raised concerns that the group, Freedom 250, created as a subsidiary of the National Park Foundation, lacks transparency, skirts federal rules and allows companies and wealthy individuals to buy access to the president’s office.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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Blakespear also leads a subcommittee focused on improving the 351-mile rail line running from San Luis Obispo to San Diego that skirts the coast in several sections.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
3 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Its main beams are 27 inches long, with over 5-inch base circumferences.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
30 Oct. 2025
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Shaft circumferences of 15 inches or more are being debuted by top brands like Vince Camuto and Sam Edelman.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The two groups maintained distinctly different approaches to living on the land that rims Greenland’s massive ice sheet.—
Genevieve LeMoine,
The Conversation,
27 Jan. 2026
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Check the base of the beater shaft, rims around the motor housing, ventilation openings, and control knobs and switches.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Compassion can flow freely, while boundaries keep that kindness sustainable.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Mar. 2026
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Such patterns often crossed the boundaries of hate driven by nationality, ethnicity and religion.—
Shira Li Bartov,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Hems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hems. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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