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as in weaseled
to avoid giving a definite answer or position
kept hedging whenever asked for an opinion on the matter
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as in housed
to close or shut in by or as if by barriers
the prison was hedged by a high stone wall
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Recent Examples of hedged
Over the years, more and more students have hedged their bets on a graduate degree to boost their salaries.
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Jake Angelo, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
The attachment to a communications consulting and strategy business creates the risk of conflicts of interest — or, even worse in the world of chat shows, that opinions will get hedged.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Ryanair has hedged roughly 84% of its fuel needs for the current quarter, and Finnair has hedged more than 80% of its first-quarter fuel purchases.
—Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
Finnair, which had hedged over 80% of its first-quarter fuel purchases, warned, however, that even the availability of fuel could be at risk if the conflict dragged on.
—Shivangi Lahiri, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Effectively, Seattle hedged its bets by selling Marchment, then ran hot to position itself to make a value purchase at deadline day.
—The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
The prediction markets have done what any savvy trader or firm might—they’ve hedged their bets.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
But this also means that many investors who haven't yet hedged because protective options are so expensive are ready to sell shares in the face of weakness.
—Scott Nations, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026
Some, like Baker, hedged their bets a little after being asked by The Bee if Sacramento was Giants or A’s country.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Jake Angelo, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
The attachment to a communications consulting and strategy business creates the risk of conflicts of interest — or, even worse in the world of chat shows, that opinions will get hedged.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Ryanair has hedged roughly 84% of its fuel needs for the current quarter, and Finnair has hedged more than 80% of its first-quarter fuel purchases.
—Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
Finnair, which had hedged over 80% of its first-quarter fuel purchases, warned, however, that even the availability of fuel could be at risk if the conflict dragged on.
—Shivangi Lahiri, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Effectively, Seattle hedged its bets by selling Marchment, then ran hot to position itself to make a value purchase at deadline day.
—The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
The prediction markets have done what any savvy trader or firm might—they’ve hedged their bets.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
But this also means that many investors who haven't yet hedged because protective options are so expensive are ready to sell shares in the face of weakness.
—Scott Nations, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026
Some, like Baker, hedged their bets a little after being asked by The Bee if Sacramento was Giants or A’s country.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hedged
Verb
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The image appears to show the bottom of Orion's service module where its main engine and auxiliary thrusters are housed.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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And, most people who are living on the street are actively trying to become housed.—
Benjamin F. Henwood,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When Bradford delivered the detail about the sandwich, the board and attendees laughed and shook their heads.—
Chevall Pryce,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2026
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Stocks shook off an early stumble to finish with slim gains on Wall Street Thursday and close out their first winning week since the start of the Iran war.—
Damian J. Troise,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Covered almost entirely in glass, the light and airy expanse hosts the bridge and a spacious open or enclosed lounge that can also serve as a gym and wellness area.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2026
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This Near Northside eatery still has seats open in its dining room, enclosed veranda and (weather permitting) outside patio Easter Sunday.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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Brooks, for his part, equivocated.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Mace equivocated, saying Collins would need to reread the quotes to her, which the journalist did.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
10 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Carroll had a nice try in the 62nd minute when a corner kick found Auns, surrounded in front of the goal.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026
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Nevertheless, you are surrounded by high energy that is keen to socialize.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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In January, Meta fired 10 percent of the Reality Labs unit, or about 1,500 employees, and this month waffled on shutting the whole thing down.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
26 Mar. 2026
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Dietary recommendations have waffled over time.—
Tania Fabo,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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His entire right foot encased in ice, Foster bunny-hopped onto the dais, hobbling from ice foot to sneakered foot, to his seat.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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The primary suite is the crown jewel of the space—encased in a wall of glass that welcomes natural light at every angle from the living room just below.—
Kristin Braswell,
Architectural Digest,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Diller’s family cried and shook their heads in court at the verdict after Rivera ducked the murder charge.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Cabot immediately covered her face and turned away from the camera, while a stunned Byron ducked down and exited the frame.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
17 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Hedged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hedged. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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