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Recent Examples of calves
Jakob Roze, Health, 9 Jan. 2026
Thus far, researchers have identified 15 newborn calves — a promising number this far into the season, per the report.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Wolves killed between 42 and 45 calves in Lassen County last year, Sheriff John McGarva said in an interview.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
After that trip, my quads and calves were absolutely jacked.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
The boots were made from all-black leather and showcased a slightly slouchy fit around the ankle, while the shaft cozily embraced her calves at the top.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 30 Dec. 2025
The shiny white robot hands press into your neck first, then shoulders, upper back and all the way down to your calves.
—Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Dec. 2025
The purpose of the annual extravaganza is to manage the herd’s size and brand and vaccinate the new calves, as well as get ready for the annual buffalo sale, where a couple hundred of the animals are auctioned off.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
When your calves lack both flexibility and strength, your ankles lose their ability to move smoothly through their full range — forcing other joints, such as the knees, to do work they are not meant to handle.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
Kettlebell Squat Squats are another energy-demanding exercise that primarily targets your major leg muscles like your quads, glutes, hamstrings, and calves, while also engaging your core for stability.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 9 Jan. 2026
Thus far, researchers have identified 15 newborn calves — a promising number this far into the season, per the report.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Wolves killed between 42 and 45 calves in Lassen County last year, Sheriff John McGarva said in an interview.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
After that trip, my quads and calves were absolutely jacked.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
The boots were made from all-black leather and showcased a slightly slouchy fit around the ankle, while the shaft cozily embraced her calves at the top.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 30 Dec. 2025
The shiny white robot hands press into your neck first, then shoulders, upper back and all the way down to your calves.
—Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Dec. 2025
The purpose of the annual extravaganza is to manage the herd’s size and brand and vaccinate the new calves, as well as get ready for the annual buffalo sale, where a couple hundred of the animals are auctioned off.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
When your calves lack both flexibility and strength, your ankles lose their ability to move smoothly through their full range — forcing other joints, such as the knees, to do work they are not meant to handle.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calves
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There’s an adults-only section and a large, warm pool that kids love.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
12 Dec. 2025
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Rates for the winter journey to the North Pole start at approximately $42 for adults (and kids ages 12 and over) and just over $31 for children ages two to 11.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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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Boos rain down as Jeremy Crawshaw shanks that punt off the side of his foot.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Calves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calves. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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