as in fence
a physical object that blocks the way
the messenger was confronted with a hedge of spears held aloft by the castle guards
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1
as in to weasel
to avoid giving a definite answer or position
kept hedging whenever asked for an opinion on the matter
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2
as in to house
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 hedge
Francis Gingras Roy, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Phone calls were made and shouts were heard over hedges as moms were informed their offspring would be dining abroad.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025
U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2025
Cox has until March 27 to sign it, and has been hedging.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Historically, REITs have delivered competitive returns and serve as a good inflation hedge.
—Francis Gingras Roy, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Phone calls were made and shouts were heard over hedges as moms were informed their offspring would be dining abroad.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025
Verb
Only one participant, Jamie Moraga, who voted no, hedged her opinion by pointing out that two months is not enough time to predict an economic outcome.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2025
Cox has until March 27 to sign it, and has been hedging.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hedge
Noun
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Footage also captured the woman being stuck on the fence as emergency services worked to extract her.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Down in the count to Kevin Gausman, Alonso drove a 95 mph fastball, low and off the plate, over the right field fence.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Trying to weasel things by providing additional levels is abhorrent.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
20 Nov. 2024
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But when Douglas doesn’t invite her to the business dinner, the show suddenly takes a turn into wacky sitcom territory, with Maxine trying to weasel her way into Douglas’s business to meet and invite the Prince to the Beach Ball.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2024
Verb
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Among the new items in the collection is the Later sofa, designed by Ceriani Szostak, a modular seating system inspired by the rationalist architecture of the Palazzo della Civiltà, which houses Fendi’s Roman headquarters.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
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The city houses incredible filmmakers, cinemas, and programmers; our goal is that this grant round will help, even in a small way, to support the continuation of production in Los Angeles.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Then, when the puck came around the wall, his quick stick allowed the Blues to clear the zone.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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Some Republicans outside the House walls and familiar with the dramatics scoffed at leadership’s decision to recess early.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In the past, Boston has been able to shake off adversity and remain successful.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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New tariffs take effect this week upending global alliances, shaking business and consumer confidence, and rattling the markets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This collaboration isn’t simply nostalgia enclosed in blister packs.—
Nik Miles,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2025
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Outdoor space: The balcony on the main level, enclosed with a clear railing, has space for outdoor dining.—
Angela Serratore,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Trump has long believed that EU tariffs and non-tariff barriers had unfairly restricted U.S. sales of automobiles and other goods.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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India and China also have some non-trade barriers, noted Sung Won Sohn, professor of finance and economics at Loyola Marymount University and chief economist at SS Economics.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Fencing will surround most of Market Square, but businesses will remain open and accessible to pedestrians.—
Ryan Deto,
Axios,
1 Apr. 2025
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At least one lawsuit surrounding the Seaquarium is currently underway.—
Dylan Gentile,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Hedge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hedge. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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