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noun

ˈhem How to pronounce hem (audio)
Definition of hemnext
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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verb

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as in to haw

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as in to margin

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Recent Examples of hem
Noun
Next, add an oversized jacket that’ll let your number’s sleeves and hem show, plus some knee-high boots in a coordinating shade. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2026 Spanx’s Authentic 360 jeans feature subtly stretchy fabric that maintains its structure, built-in shaping panels that smooth the stomach, waist, and back, and a casual-cool raw hem kick flare that elongates the legs. — Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2026
Verb
The legs of the pants are designed to be cuffed, a win for petites who can wear them without a trip to the tailor to hem them. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026 In the midst of it all, young children decked out in Algerian gear hemmed and hawed at their idols. — Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hem
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hem
  1. edge
  2. haw
  3. margin
  4. circumference
  5. fringe
  6. perimeter
  7. border
  8. edging
Noun
  • Sequenced at the center of a three-track medley, its death-dream logic deliberately evokes the SMiLE era’s dark, confusing edge.
    — Ryan Meehan, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Wear one in beige or white to add a bit of brightness to your look, or black for some edge.
    — Michel Mejía, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of edge
Verb
  • In the midst of it all, young children decked out in Algerian gear hemmed and hawed at their idols.
    — Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
  • Still, this is 10 straight minutes of absolute peppering, and 10 minutes of hemming and hawing from Schefter.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Definition of haw
Verb
  • Furthermore, Scotto expects Williams' Transmission, Power & Gulf segment to increase quarter-over-quarter, driven by the startup of the Socrates power project and favorable natural gas liquids, or NGL, margins.
    — , CNBC, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Protecting margins The challenge isn’t simply detecting token theft or fraud, but rather deciding how to respond.
    — Sarita Singh, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of margin
Noun
  • Across both analyses, CagriSema was linked to reductions in abdominal fat, based on waist circumference, among women overall and across menopause stages, Novo added.
    — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026
  • According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, men with a waist circumference greater than 40 inches have a higher risk of developing health problems, including type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of circumference
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  • Researchers from the Center for the Study of Organized Hate report a sharp increase in anti-South Asian sentiment on X and fringe social platforms since 2025.
    — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Onshore, a Pinterest-worthy scene awaits with a calico tent fringed with palm leaves, colourful beanbags, a stack of novels, and a small campfire.
    — Claire Turrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of fringe
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  • The southern tip of East Potomac Park, known as Hains Point, is beloved by cyclists, runners, picnickers and birders for its waterfront views, cherry trees and Ohio Drive, the scenic three-mile loop around its perimeter.
    — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Next, save 33% on the Tapo MagCam 2K+ (C425) Outdoor Security Camera, securing your perimeter with 100% wire-free magnetic installation and 300-day battery life.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of perimeter
Verb
  • An ocean bordered by dozens of countries would be far harder to rename than a gulf or a lake.
    — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The name of the restaurant refers to the enormous river/estuary bordering Argentina.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of border
Noun
  • Elastic edging keeps the machine-washable covers snug across a range of couch shapes, and the collection comes in several colors, weaves and textures to coordinate with most rooms.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Blythe Copeland, writing for Martha Stewart, highlighted Nolan Interiors’ approach of sizing covers to individual seat, back or chaise cushions with elastic edging.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
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“Hem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hem. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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