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
Ellie Perlman, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
And since the hedge funder is planning on loaning his copies of the Thirteen Amendment and the Emancipation Proclamation to a U.S. institution, the public will be able to see the rare pieces for themselves soon enough.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 June 2025
Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 29 June 2025
Such doubts could only embolden Putin and, moreover, encourage NATO members to hedge their bets with Russia, as one or two have already been doing.
—The Editors, National Review, 27 June 2025
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Noun
Real estate, especially multifamily and industrial assets, may provide a reliable hedge.
—Ellie Perlman, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
And since the hedge funder is planning on loaning his copies of the Thirteen Amendment and the Emancipation Proclamation to a U.S. institution, the public will be able to see the rare pieces for themselves soon enough.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 June 2025
Verb
Proponents of prediction markets claim even sports markets have hedging utility, citing the example of a team winning a championship providing a boost to local businesses around a stadium.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 29 June 2025
Such doubts could only embolden Putin and, moreover, encourage NATO members to hedge their bets with Russia, as one or two have already been doing.
—The Editors, National Review, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hedge
Noun
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Jack and Ozzy joined in, throwing old food over the fence.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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According to players, a ball hit a pickup truck parked by the station, then fire department members sprayed gallons of water over the fence onto their baseball field.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
Verb
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One of Wishman’s most Sapphic films is this gritty black-and-white sexploitation shocker about assassins who weasel their way into an apartment shared by two lesbians in order to kill a foreign dignitary.—
Erik Piepenburg,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Trying to weasel things by providing additional levels is abhorrent.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
20 Nov. 2024
Verb
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The mezzanine housing the wheelhouse provides direct access to a flybridge offering the flexibility to create a sunbathing lounge, al fresco dining area, or private retreat with direct access to the pool.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Since April 1, the Brown County Jail has housed at least 45 ICE detainees, according to its public jail rosters.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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The ball kicked off the wall near the foul line, allowing Sosa to score from first to bring the Sox within 3-2.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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The main living room wall bursts with mementos, art and photos tied to the singer's vast discography.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
Verb
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Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, and Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić shaking hands after signing bilateral documents during a meeting in Belgrade, Serbia, on May 8, 2024.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Nikki Bella and Lola Vice were shaking their hips in the middle of the ring, and Wade Barrett encouraged Michael Cole to show them what he’s got.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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The ellipse enclosing these locations is called an error ellipse.—
Toshi Hirabayashi,
Space.com,
23 July 2025
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Outside the venue, fans spotted an art installation featuring a muscular figure enclosed in a clear box — seemingly a nod to the upcoming album’s cover art.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
19 July 2025
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According to WisDOT, as part of the planning process, noise analyses identified areas where the barriers would reduce traffic noise by at least eight decibels.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
10 July 2025
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Others have built barriers to protect vulnerable neighborhoods.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Later, set off on an unforgettable whale watching adventure in the surrounding waters or go for a walk through the Akureyri Botanic Gardens, which opened in 1912 as Iceland's first public park.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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To now be cemented on this legendary boulevard, surrounded by the icons who inspired me, feels like a dream.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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“Hedge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hedge. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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