as in tentative
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as in misrepresentation
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1
as in weaseling
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 housing
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 Synonyms for hedging
Adjective
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Scout has gained tentative approval in his first week on the job in his sophomore nesting season.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2025 -
Levine and the developer, Bruce Teitelbaum, have struck a tentative deal as part of the rezoning process that could help the project get over the finish line nearly three years after an initial attempt to secure approval spectacularly imploded, causing a political firestorm.—
Téa Kvetenadze,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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While some agencies provided guidance on how employees should phrase their responses, others remained uncertain.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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While international military and financial support have bolstered Ukraine’s resilience, the country confronts an uncertain future as peace talks, initiated by the Trump administration with the Kremlin, unfold against the backdrop of staggering human and economic losses.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Even Gizelle called it out, saying Mia’s fabrications always seem a little too convenient for the storyline.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
24 Feb. 2025
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And then, the shipyard, operating in the shadow of HII’s busy Ingalls vessel fabrication facility and down the road from Austal USA’s thriving manufacturing site in Mobile, Alabama, may not have the workers needed to take on such a big project.—
Craig Hooper,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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At the Washington Department of Ecology, the state’s primary Hanford watchdog, people have had to stretch their imaginations to accommodate Hanford’s dilatory progress, said Cheryl Whalen, the agency’s cleanup section manager.—
Valerie Brown,
Discover Magazine,
28 Sep. 2018
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He can’t be blamed for the agency’s dilatory response to problems at the plant.—
The Editorial Board,
WSJ,
25 May 2022
Verb
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Furthermore, affecting the stability of the cryptocurrency market could be macroeconomic elements including inflation rates, devaluation of currencies, or market collapse.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The union also wants Starbucks to resolve outstanding legal issues, including hundreds of unfair labor practice charges that workers have filed with the National Labor Relations Board.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Today 30 species fly freely throughout Pelican Island and the surrounding archipelagos off the coast of Vero Beach.—
Kara Franker,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2025
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Speaking of surrounding herself with loved ones, Gomez has been doing that with Blanco, particularly over the holiday season.—
Dayna Haffenden,
People.com,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The Pew Research Center survey was based on 1,391 qualified U.S. teen respondents between the ages of 13-to-17.—
Brad Adgate,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Gates denied complicity in Martinez’s ouster throughout, demurring about her evident influence on Johnson, not to mention her public statements asserting Martinez was not qualified for his job.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Republicans remain hesitant to support any sort of tax increases, and the General Assembly is focused on Hurricane Helene disaster recovery and crafting a budget.—
Alexandria Sands,
Axios,
24 Feb. 2025
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For those still feeling hesitant, beginning a hobby in the privacy of your home can help ease discomfort.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Hedging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hedging. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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