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hedges
noun(hedge)
an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement
Synonyms: hedging,
hedges
verb(hedge)
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
Synonyms: circumvent, dodge, duck, elude, evade, fudge, parry, put off, sidestep, skirt,
hedges
noun(hedge)
any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change
Synonyms: hedging,
hedges
noun(hedge)
a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
Synonyms: hedgerow,
hedges
verb(hedge)
enclose or bound in with or as it with a hedge or hedges
Synonyms: hedge in,
Examples:
Hedge the property.
hedges
verb(hedge)
hinder or restrict with or as if with a hedge
Examples:
The animals were hedged in.
hedges
verb(hedge)
minimize loss or risk
Examples:
Diversify your financial portfolio to hedge price risks.
Hedge your bets.

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