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Recent Examples of calves
Frank Glaser, Outdoor Life, 1 Apr. 2026
The Nuggets have been determined to minimize injury risk with to his calves and hamstrings before the playoffs.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
Dolphin mothers modify their signature whistles when communicating with their calves by increasing the maximum frequency, or pitch.
—Laela Sayigh, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
Roberts also used a mound visit in the fourth inning when Sasaki said his calves were close to cramping up.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
In keeping with their moral compass, Just Creamery only uses vegetable rennet, not animal rennet which must be harvested from calves’ stomachs.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
The search is on for two missing calves after the animals broke loose from a farm in McCandless, Allegheny County.
—Ross Guidotti, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
The farm was previously owned by her grandparents, who Dowle said owned several agriculture businesses through the years, from a fruit stand to a cattle dairy to pigs, calves and chickens.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
The calves are a good indicator of future trends, Lang said.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
Some 40 or 50 two and three-week-old calves bunched up and dropped behind the main body of caribou, and the black wolf was soon among them.
—Frank Glaser, Outdoor Life, 1 Apr. 2026
The Nuggets have been determined to minimize injury risk with to his calves and hamstrings before the playoffs.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
Dolphin mothers modify their signature whistles when communicating with their calves by increasing the maximum frequency, or pitch.
—Laela Sayigh, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
Roberts also used a mound visit in the fourth inning when Sasaki said his calves were close to cramping up.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
In keeping with their moral compass, Just Creamery only uses vegetable rennet, not animal rennet which must be harvested from calves’ stomachs.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
The search is on for two missing calves after the animals broke loose from a farm in McCandless, Allegheny County.
—Ross Guidotti, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
The farm was previously owned by her grandparents, who Dowle said owned several agriculture businesses through the years, from a fruit stand to a cattle dairy to pigs, calves and chickens.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
The calves are a good indicator of future trends, Lang said.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calves
Verb
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As previously mentioned, Meevee targets a preschool audience — specifically kids two to six — pretty much the only ages parents can (and should) be in sole control of their children’s screen time anyway.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2026
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Ziegler most recently served as senior vice president and general merchandise manager at Saks Global overseeing multiple women’s and kids categories for Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In slalom, racers typically knock down gates with their arms or shins, which are protected by plastic shin guards.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Think short ribs, oxtail, shanks, or even brisket point cut.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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Lucrezia’s Regularly voted the region’s top Italian restaurant, Lucrezia’s serves housemade pasta, classic Italian appetizers, and braised lamb shanks and short ribs in a garden setting.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Nov. 2025
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“Calves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calves. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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