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variants also calfs
Definition of calvesnext
plural of calf
as in thighs
the muscular back part of the leg below the knee

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calves

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verb

present tense third-person singular of calve

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Recent Examples of calves
Noun
That prevents people from building up strength to compensate for an injury the way stronger quads and calves can compensate for a hurt knee. Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 These moves help to build strength in the quads, hamstrings, glutes and calves. Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026 Birdie had found the calves darling, so darling her chest hurt. Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026 It was draped over bars, painted onto subway walls and tattooed onto calves and forearms. ABC News, 31 July 2026 The 13-year-old suffered a graze wound to both his calves and was taken to Comer Children's Hospital in good condition. Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 30 July 2026 Step-Up The step-up targets the quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings, and calves, and its movement mechanics reflect everyday activities, such as climbing stairs, that are essential to independent living. Jenessa Connor, Health, 30 July 2026 Walking lunges, high-knee marches and squats in shallow water strengthen the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes and calves. Patricia Neligan, AJC.com, 27 July 2026 The design featured a mesh midriff with an asymmetrical tassel that hung from one shoulder down to her calves. Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 25 July 2026
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Noun
  • Chicken thighs, fish with skin and egg whites all support collagen synthesis, and thigh meat tends to contain more collagen than breast meat — and is usually cheaper.
    Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
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  • Running under the surface of the film is the anxiety that kids his age are lucky to secure any job, even one as low-paying and exploitative as Erika’s studio assistant.
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
  • Idaho law mandates that kids age 14 or younger wear a life jacket on the water, according to the city.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 22 June 2026
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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
  • Shoes with hidden metal components, including steel toes, buckles, heel rods, vintage metal shanks, and some orthopedic inserts, are the most likely to cause delays.
    Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026
  • Included in the kit are standard 4-, 6- and 8-mm hex screwdriver shanks that are compatible with all standard hex screwdriver bits and micro screwdrivers.
    Shirl Leigh July 20, New Atlas, 20 July 2026

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“Calves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calves. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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