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Recent Examples of calves
Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 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
Female right whales, calves and juveniles are at a disproportionate risk of vessel strikes.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
These are tight through the calves and then flare suddenly at the ankle, which (plus the visual interest of the slit) really draws attention to the contrasting cap-toe boots.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
My calves turned into dense, heavy cinder blocks.
—Dimity McDowell, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
Order the lobster or crunchy calves.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
Now, those animals can cost as much as $1,500 as buyers hoover up calves to fatten them for slaughter.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Noun
After ten minutes in the water, Coach is out there bobbing along on his back with cramps in both of his calves.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 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
Female right whales, calves and juveniles are at a disproportionate risk of vessel strikes.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
These are tight through the calves and then flare suddenly at the ankle, which (plus the visual interest of the slit) really draws attention to the contrasting cap-toe boots.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
My calves turned into dense, heavy cinder blocks.
—Dimity McDowell, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
Order the lobster or crunchy calves.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
Now, those animals can cost as much as $1,500 as buyers hoover up calves to fatten them for slaughter.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calves
Verb
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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
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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends kids ages 1-3 get 500 milligrams of calcium and 400 international units of vitamin D per day, ages 4-8 get 800 mg of calcium and 600 IU of vitamin D per day, and kids ages 9-17 get 1,300 mg of calcium and 600 IU vitamin D per day.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 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 9 Mar. 2026.
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