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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as in haws
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as in margins
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Recent Examples of hems
Kelsey Stewart,
Glamour,
17 June 2026
These wide-leg jeans have a clean, simple silhouette with subtle distressed hems that pairs with practically everything in your wardrobe, from a breezy blouse to a classic white tee.
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Jill Layton,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
Raw hems create a casual, carefree finish that’ll look stunning with any footwear in your suitcase (heels and sneakers included), plus the high-rise fit is Oprah-approved.
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Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
In addition to scarf tops, asymmetrical hems are having a moment, which is exactly how this Reformation set ended up on the list.
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Morgan Evans,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
Sporty accents, bubble hems, soft blues and rich burgundies also stood out as trends this season, alongside ultra miniskirts and short-shorts.
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Patty Huntington,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
Noun
Strappy heels keep the outfit feeling summery while also preventing your hems from dragging on the street.
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Kelsey Stewart,
Glamour,
17 June 2026
These wide-leg jeans have a clean, simple silhouette with subtle distressed hems that pairs with practically everything in your wardrobe, from a breezy blouse to a classic white tee.
—
Jill Layton,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
Raw hems create a casual, carefree finish that’ll look stunning with any footwear in your suitcase (heels and sneakers included), plus the high-rise fit is Oprah-approved.
—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
In addition to scarf tops, asymmetrical hems are having a moment, which is exactly how this Reformation set ended up on the list.
—
Morgan Evans,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
Sporty accents, bubble hems, soft blues and rich burgundies also stood out as trends this season, alongside ultra miniskirts and short-shorts.
—
Patty Huntington,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hems
Noun
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.
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Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.
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The Dodgers are still trying to figure out what margins, if any, there are for an edge.
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Headline beat, but margins missed expectations.
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The agency said the attackers had allegedly plotted to use drones to cause explosions in buildings surrounding the event, force an evacuation toward a sniper team, and then breach the White House perimeters.
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Adding to the charm, guests are treated to a variety of authentic accommodations, including several located within national park perimeters, providing extra time for activities and exploration.
Verb
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Zelensky demanded last week that Belarus, which borders both Ukraine and Russia, remove the relay equipment.
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Researchers have pointed to several reasons for this, with culprits including the continent’s geography—Europe borders the Arctic, the world’s fastest-warming region.
Noun
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Its main beams are 27 inches long, with over 5-inch base circumferences.
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Shaft circumferences of 15 inches or more are being debuted by top brands like Vince Camuto and Sam Edelman.
Verb
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Gradually, Nawal skirts the limits of her job and begins her own investigation, entering spaces and conversations her male superiors either can’t, or might not think to.
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Republicans plan to pass the new bill including the ballroom money on party-line votes in both houses of Congress using the reconciliation process that skirts the Senate filibuster.
Noun
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Later, as the Moon faces disciplined Saturn, we are asked to set clearer boundaries and timing.
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Stephanie Smittle is not concerned with musical boundaries.
Verb
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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.
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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.
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“Hems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hems. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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