as in edgings
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
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
Lawerence’s sweater-blouse gave way to a puffy maxiskirt, featuring a tiered effect with bubble hems in white and a black bow beneath the hem of the first tier.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
Blazy exaggerated the frayed hems that Coco Chanel loved into ragged edges by letting the cloth be overtaken slowly with tiny hanging strings of beads.
—Nathan Heller, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
The fit is slimming at the thighs, and the breathable hems mean all-day comfort.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Go full boho with a pair of platform clogs or some brown booties just peeking out from under the hems.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2025
Adjustable hems Adjustable hems tighten with a toggle to trap heat.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
In London, Di Petsa recreated the look of sandy beaches with two tan denim frocks, embellished with frayed seams and hems.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
Lawerence’s sweater-blouse gave way to a puffy maxiskirt, featuring a tiered effect with bubble hems in white and a black bow beneath the hem of the first tier.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
Blazy exaggerated the frayed hems that Coco Chanel loved into ragged edges by letting the cloth be overtaken slowly with tiny hanging strings of beads.
—Nathan Heller, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
The fit is slimming at the thighs, and the breathable hems mean all-day comfort.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Go full boho with a pair of platform clogs or some brown booties just peeking out from under the hems.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2025
Adjustable hems Adjustable hems tighten with a toggle to trap heat.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hems
Noun
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The final dish is super soft and gooey towards the center (that is its name, after all), but the edges get beautifully crisped and well-browned.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
23 Oct. 2025
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The petrified waterfalls have turquoise pools perched on cliff edges.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2025
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Conclusion In conclusion, ServiceNow continues to be a leading software provider, with steady revenue growth, strong cash flow, and margins that many enterprise software competitors would envy.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In Sumy, which borders Chernihiv, power is yet to be fully restored in the town of Shostka and surrounding area after strikes two weeks ago.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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The 14-bedroom mansion, built in 1990, borders the Los Angeles Country Club and is surrounded by greenery.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Des Cars promised to create no-parking perimeters in areas around the museum, upgrade the security camera system, and ask the interior ministry to establish a police station inside the museum.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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Bill Russell said officers were setting up perimeters near the jail and employing drones around the area.—
Jon Webb,
Evansville Courier & Press,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The holy river Ganges skirts the district’s southern border.—
Aishwarya S. Iyer,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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The land that skirts the gulf is a vast time machine.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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Newsweek spoke to a child psychologists who shared that happiness in the home is not defined by material possessions like toys, clothes or gadgets—but is instead built on a foundation of love, clear boundaries and consistent routines.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Blurred boundaries pervade love and intimacy now.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Some popular models that may require mid-grade Plus fuel include some Dodge Charger and Jeep Grand Cherokee trims.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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Some popular models that may require mid-grade Plus fuel include some Dodge Charger and Jeep Grand Cherokee trims.—
Charles Singh,
Nashville Tennessean,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Hems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hems. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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