HEDGES Synonyms: 122 Similar and Opposite Words

hedges 1 of 2

noun

plural of hedge

as in fences

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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hedges

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verb

present tense third-person singular of hedge

as in weasels

to avoid giving a definite answer or position kept hedging whenever asked for an opinion on the matter

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as in houses

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 hedges

Noun

The report suggests the growing popularity of luxury assets may reflect their potential as inflation hedges. — Molly A. Wallace, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026 Kent is urging residents in wildfire-prone areas to reconsider landscaping choices that could leave their homes vulnerable, including trees and hedges that can help fire spread toward structures. — Steve Large, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 On the one hand, the buildup in hedges seen in the put/call ratio of QQQ suggests selloffs would be met with support as hedges turn to profit. — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026 They were set up in nondescript suburban homes, often shielded by hedges or fences. — Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 Inside the property, police found three bullet holes in a wooden fence obscured by tall hedges. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2026 Tall hedges help keep everything nicely hidden from prying eyes. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026 So Georgia fans took special delight in 2015 when their team hung 52 on Spurrier’s South Carolina team between the hedges, and a few weeks later Spurrier retired. — The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 Ligustrum, or privet, is known primarily as a fast-growing shrub that is easily shapable into hedges and living privacy fences. — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 10 Sep. 2026

Verb

Apple hedges across the supply chain, but these price rises illustrate systemic long-term pressure rather than short-term variations. — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 For example, low-cost Irish airline Ryanair currently hedges 80% of its jet fuel costs, giving them a significant competitive advantage when fuel prices increase. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 26 June 2026 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 Neville hedges his bet by filling us in on Michaels’ spotlight apprehension, making his reticence a through line. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026 Below the threshold, AI hedges your brand or ignores it. — Jason Barnard, Rolling Stone, 6 Apr. 2026 Royal Caribbean, which hedges roughly 60% of its fuel costs, was less affected than Norwegian and Carnival. — Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026 Newsom hedges his bets by portraying the budget as a placeholder that covers little more than spending increases driven by law, inflation and caseload until more revenue data are received. — Dan Walters, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hedges

Noun

However, the city does not have the manpower to maintain those fences in front of the businesses, Faulk said.

— Lynn Kutter, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
Migrants from Morocco and sub-Saharan Africa regularly attempt to cross the border fences around Ceuta and Melilla, seeing the Spanish cities as gateways to mainland Europe.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of fences

Verb

The store houses Smythson’s full selection, and also features a dedicated bespoke stationery salon, the only one outside of London, where customers can book a one-on-one appointment with a stationery specialist.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
The Brooklyn store also houses a small theater that hosts close-up magic performances, with Molly serving as the opening act, according to Rubin.

— Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of houses

Noun

From elevating beds to expanding sections to sliding walls and even entire roofs, these 10 homes transform to get maximum use out of a compact space.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
Frosted glass walls reveal a garden of oversize, colorful leather flowers, while wood and leather, recurring materials in Polène’s stores, appear in the furnishings.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of walls

Verb

Places like Los Angeles and Oakland have high permit fees and strict zoning that often confines cans to industrial areas.

— Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
In an industry that often confines its actors, especially women and especially Black women, Hall continues to carve a path defined by risk, depth and courage.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 14 Nov. 2025

Definition of confines

Noun

The system enables robots to choose different ways of passing through tight spaces, including stepping over objects, ducking under barriers, and turning sideways to fit through narrow gaps.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026
Among the chief concerns for many stakeholders are the barriers to entry.

— Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026