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
Eden Lichterman, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
To play for Hurley is to understand that taking a play off is not acceptable, that bending over and tugging at your short hems – a sure sign, in Hurley’s estimation, of weakness – will earn you either a death stare or a run up the steps.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Bubble hems, balloon trousers, and billowy shapes bring a touch of drama to everyday dressing.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
With this season’s emphasis on knee- and calf-length hems, there’s a bevy of comfy, mature styles that’ll add a casual sense of cool to your rotation.
—India Roby, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
Looking along the vertical axis from head to toe, the researchers charted how hems rose and fell in periodic curves over time and fit their findings to a mathematical model.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 18 Mar. 2026
The puff sleeves on this blouse are paired with ruffled hems for a playfully charming and chic look.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Bubble hems are still trending and well-suited for the younger crowd, as are ruffles, bold florals, polka dots and anything else that feels fresh for the new season.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
The Spanx SPANXshape Invisible Open-Bust Mid-Thigh Bodysuit also feels a lot less restrictive with its lightweight and breathable LYCRA FitSense material, raw-cut hems, and open gusset (which makes going to the bathroom so much easier).
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
This Levi’s pair, in particular, has a 27-inch inseam unrolled and 25-inch inseam when the hems are cuffed.
—Eden Lichterman, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
To play for Hurley is to understand that taking a play off is not acceptable, that bending over and tugging at your short hems – a sure sign, in Hurley’s estimation, of weakness – will earn you either a death stare or a run up the steps.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Bubble hems, balloon trousers, and billowy shapes bring a touch of drama to everyday dressing.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
With this season’s emphasis on knee- and calf-length hems, there’s a bevy of comfy, mature styles that’ll add a casual sense of cool to your rotation.
—India Roby, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
Looking along the vertical axis from head to toe, the researchers charted how hems rose and fell in periodic curves over time and fit their findings to a mathematical model.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 18 Mar. 2026
The puff sleeves on this blouse are paired with ruffled hems for a playfully charming and chic look.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Bubble hems are still trending and well-suited for the younger crowd, as are ruffles, bold florals, polka dots and anything else that feels fresh for the new season.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
The Spanx SPANXshape Invisible Open-Bust Mid-Thigh Bodysuit also feels a lot less restrictive with its lightweight and breathable LYCRA FitSense material, raw-cut hems, and open gusset (which makes going to the bathroom so much easier).
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hems
Noun
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Rainwater tends to accumulate at the road edges.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2026
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The animation is a little rough around the edges — there’s a shot of wine being poured down a sink where the red liquid is depicted in CGI, for some reason — but the slightly retro style with the characters’ prominent lips and sharp chins added to the camp appeal.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
3 Apr. 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 120-acre site along Lewis Avenue between 5th and 9th streets borders the Robert McClory Bike Path and features open space, wetlands and scenic views.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Ukraine has repeatedly targeted Moscow's fuel export sites in the country's western Leningrad region, which borders Finland, including the major port of Ust-Luga.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2026
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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
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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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Some commenters called for clearer boundaries from airline staff.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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February 19 – March 20 Alliances work best with clear boundaries.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Hems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hems. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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