as in edge
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 hem
Andrea Bussell, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025
Other Nashville icons shown include Tootsies — a bit taller — and the Ryman Auditorium — a bit more hemmed in.
—Liz Schubauer, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Glamour, 15 July 2025
Wayfair Basics Blackout Grommet Curtain Panel The curtains are made from 100 percent polyester and have a straight bottom hem that brings a tailored look to spaces.
—Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 15 July 2025
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Noun
An arboretum of towering Scots pines, oaks, and silver fir surrounds this Victorian mansion, hemmed by formal gardens of flowers and shrubs.
—Andrea Bussell, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025
Other Nashville icons shown include Tootsies — a bit taller — and the Ryman Auditorium — a bit more hemmed in.
—Liz Schubauer, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Verb
What makes the suit a standout is the subtle scalloped hem at the V-neck and along the bottom.
—Glamour, 15 July 2025
Wayfair Basics Blackout Grommet Curtain Panel The curtains are made from 100 percent polyester and have a straight bottom hem that brings a tailored look to spaces.
—Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hem
Noun
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Fifth-year edge rusher Malachi Lawrence, who was also held back by an injury during the spring, took comfort in the support of his teammate.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Aug. 2025
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The Dallas Cowboys owner wants his edge rusher suited up and playing with or without an extension in place.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Republicans have been on edge for weeks as the Trump administration’s hemming and hawing on tariffs have created instability in the market and questions about the White House’s handling of the economy.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
6 May 2025
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Barring America losing a war or experiencing a crushing economic depression, one imagines that even the anti-Trump candidates will again be doing the hemming and hawing that made so many of the 2024 versions so ineffective.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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As volume grows, so does margin leverage — which explains why their operating margins have expanded so violently.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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The analysts are also looking out for management to detail a path to margin expansion.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Other factors, including rising ocean levels and the warming—and thus swelling—of the atmosphere can make a difference too, slightly increasing planetary circumference.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
9 July 2025
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Plus, people who supplement with 30 grams of ground flaxseed have been found to see more reductions in waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio compared to a control group.10 How to Use It: Try using whole or ground flaxseeds as a high-fiber topping for oatmeal, chia pudding, and smoothie bowls.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
7 July 2025
Verb
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French doors swing open onto the gardens, featuring a private patio fringed with Mediterranean greenery, and include a turquoise plunge pool and a breezy macramé hammock—perfect for midday siestas or post-swim lounging.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
30 July 2025
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Sprawling rural areas and low-income towns fringing the Everglades are lucky to get static.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Fire containment Interpreting what 81% containment means The percentage indicates how much of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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The city, state of Illinois and Cubs recently came to an agreement to surround Wrigley Field’s perimeter with concrete bollards and widen the sidewalks along Addison Street.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In the past month, Russian military units concentrated in Ukraine's Sumy region, which borders Russia in the northeast, the eastern cities of Pokrovsk and Kostyantynivka, and Zaporizhzhia in the south, have gained about 200 square miles, according to data from the war study institute.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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Peng Xi/Chinese military What To Know Chinese and Vietnamese ground forces will conduct a training exercise in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region—located in South China and bordering Vietnam—in mid to late July, focusing on joint border patrol, China's Defense Ministry said in a statement on Sunday.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Thin plastic edging may break down quickly, so choose something that will hold up over time.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 July 2025
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Resist the urge to edge around trees; healthy trees can be compromised when surface roots are severed during the edging process.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2025
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“Hem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hem. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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