Thesaurus results for LEGS

legs

noun

plural of leg

as in thighs

a lower limb of an animal he broke his leg when he accidentally stepped in that gopher hole

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as in stages

a portion of a trip on the first leg of the cruise they went south to the Caribbean

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Recent Examples of legs Spanning five acres of land, this remote residence has plenty of room for everyone (humans and animals) to stretch their legs after a long drive. — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026 When the vintage Danish armchairs arrived, their legs were exposed, says Moser, and Shetty pointed out that on screen, this had the effect of truncating guests’ legs. — Genevieve Walker, Architectural Digest, 2 Aug. 2026 Available in 27 color options, these Bermuda-style shorts are long enough to keep your legs from sticking to the seat on the metro or at a cafe terrace, and breathable enough for all-day wear. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026 But Spurs lost their grip in the second period when Danso was sent off for a ludicrous decision to dummy the ball through his legs, gifting possession to Joao Pedro and dragging him to the floor. — Elias Burke, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 In the fifth minute, Dahlien found Mia Fishel inside the box, where Fishel used the back of her foot to redirect a shot through the legs of Bay goalkeeper Jordan Silkowitz. — ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026 The equivalent in a human body is to be centered in the lower abdomen, known as hara, with our legs under us and our feet on the earth. — Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Instead of simply reclining backward, the seat moves forward and up, so your legs and back are slightly elevated in a more comfortable position. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026 The opportunity also allows the catcher to pull out a trick play, such as a throw between the legs, to get the the runner out at first base. — Idaho Statesman, 27 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

Definition of thighs

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Iranian officials said negotiations over future management of the Hormuz strait with Oman, which sits on the opposite shore of the waterway, are in their final stages.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
Protesters held movie nights and set up mutual aid stations and stages for speeches and music.

— Sydney Brownstone, NPR, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of stages

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Team President Jill Gregory highlighted the importance of consistency and Ericsson's strong 2026 season, which includes his first NTT P1 Award, a podium finish, six top 10s, and 132 laps led.

— Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Some players take laps around the track or listen to music, but Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy’s pre-game ritual is different.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026