hemmed

verb

Definition of hemmednext
past tense of hem
1
as in hawed

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2
as in bordered

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hemmed
  1. hesitated
  2. bounded
  3. waited
  4. trimmed
  5. surrounded
Verb
  • Shelter volunteer Julie Saraceno shared the bittersweet moment Russell hesitated at the shelter's front door, seemingly realizing his adventure had come to an end.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Bangladeshis haven’t hesitated to weigh in, writing hundreds of emails saying that anyone running for office must meet certain educational thresholds.
    Saif Hasnat Atul Loke, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of hesitated
Verb
  • The Lhasa block, bounded by fault-lines, forms southern Tibet.
    Joe Cash and Gopal Sharma, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
  • The Lhasa block, bounded by fault-lines, forms southern Tibet.
    Joe Cash and Gopal Sharma, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of bounded
Verb
  • Two hours before gametime, keen observers of Leonard’s longstanding pregame routine waited for the two-time NBA Finals MVP’s arrival onto the Intuit Dome floor.
    Law Murray, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
  • The Cowboys waited seven days before announcing Garrett wouldn’t be coming back after the 2019 season.
    Jon Machota, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of waited
Verb
  • The stairs are lined with a cognac-colored carpet, trimmed in nautical rope.
    Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 31 Dec. 2024
  • But over time, the big airlines trimmed service at smaller airports.
    Niraj Chokshi, New York Times, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of trimmed
Verb
  • The second photo saw a smiling Gomez sitting on a picnic blanket as food from Taco Bell surrounded her.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
  • His family said in an obituary that Meek died surrounded by family and friends.
    Phil Helsel, NBC News, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of surrounded
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