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noun

ˈhej How to pronounce hedge (audio)
Definition of hedgenext
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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hedge

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verb

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
Noun
That speed difference is why residential solar has become one of the most direct consumer hedges available against rising grid costs. — Vinesh Karthic Padmanabhan, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Investing in gold can diversify your portfolio, as it’s seen as a safe-haven investment during times of uncertainty or turmoil and as an inflation hedge. — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 29 June 2026
Verb
With a minimal, yet still impactful, pastel floral design, the rug hedges its saccharine design with ample negative space. — Briana Feigon, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026 About as many calls were sold as bought, suggesting traders might be hedging bullish bets on the ETF via spreads that will cap the upside if the fund posts more gains like the 24% rally its on today. — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hedge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hedge
  1. fence
  2. weasel
  3. house
  4. wall
  5. shake
  6. enclose
  7. barrier
  8. surround
Noun
  • The first batter Barnes faced, Jonah Heim, deposited a 444-foot home run on the roof of the Dodgers’ clubhouse beyond the center-field fence.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • According to Frank Lands, deputy director of operations for the park service, roughly 70 fence post tops were also thrown into the pool.
    — Marco Gacina, NBC news, 2 July 2026
Definition of fence
Verb
  • From there, the Giants remained deadlocked in a 1-1 tie until the 10th, though San Francisco’s relievers had to weasel their way out of trouble to keep the game tied.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
  • Microsoft now feels that OpenAI is trying to weasel its way around this clause, with both companies’ lawyers fighting for weeks over the latter’s agreement with Amazon, sources told the FT.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 19 Mar. 2026
Definition of weasel
Verb
  • The April 2025 incident at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in Downey sent three teenagers to a hospital, months after a California oversight body ruled the facility was not a safe place for youths to be housed.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
  • The Loews Kansas City houses 1587 Prime, the steakhouse co-owned by football celebs Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.
    — Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026
Definition of house
Noun
  • Originally more than 22,965 feet long, the ancient walls wind over the hillsides, offering stunning views of the Dalmatian countryside and the 4,000-year-old salt pans below.
    — Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
  • On the walls, black-and-white printouts of newspaper articles, magazines and book pages looked like they were plucked from a Pinterest board on scrapbooking.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of wall
Verb
  • The iconic bunny costume moment, when Elle is tricked into showing up to a non-costume party wearing a Playboy bunny get-up, was the catalyst for exploring how Elle was able to shake that humiliation off.
    — Scarlett Harris, IndieWire, 6 July 2026
  • This tournament has built credibility by showcasing teams competing at a high level, then shaking hands afterward.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of shake
Verb
  • Though not fully enclosed (which saved on cost), it’s sheltered by a wall of ipe wood on one side and a stand of low trees and plants on the other.
    — Rory Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2026
  • The trailer was enclosed with a makeshift toilet, a sofa and camping chairs.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 June 2026
Definition of enclose
Noun
  • The laminate reinforces the glass to create a shatter-resistant barrier, preventing shards of glass from flying out during extreme weather.
    — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • Staffers wheeled the barriers over from the adjacent University of Washington baseball complex.
    — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of barrier
Verb
  • Plantation police said the circumstances surrounding the child's death remain under investigation.
    — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • Officials did not initially identify Ortiz Canseco on Thursday or disclose the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, saying his family needed to be notified first.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
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“Hedge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hedge. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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