Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of legs
Unlike modern probes that descend on landing legs, Luna 9 jettisoned its orientation modules during descent and fired a braking engine.
—
Ilya Ferapontov, Scientific American, 5 Feb. 2026
The pose involves lying on the floor with the legs resting vertically against a wall.
—Chloe Burcham, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
Gibbens went viral this week after sitting on the ground to accommodate reporter Dave Stevens, who was born without legs, during a media day interview.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026
Trust me, your joints, feet, and legs will thank you for the weight distribution the poles provide.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
The dog was experiencing joint pain in his back two legs.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Plus, the extra high rise will make your legs look miles long.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
No animals between my legs for, gosh, 56 years.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
The silhouette adds a timeless look to any outfit, and can elongate the legs.
—Tara Larson, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
Ilya Ferapontov, Scientific American, 5 Feb. 2026
The pose involves lying on the floor with the legs resting vertically against a wall.
—Chloe Burcham, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
Gibbens went viral this week after sitting on the ground to accommodate reporter Dave Stevens, who was born without legs, during a media day interview.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026
Trust me, your joints, feet, and legs will thank you for the weight distribution the poles provide.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
The dog was experiencing joint pain in his back two legs.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Plus, the extra high rise will make your legs look miles long.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
No animals between my legs for, gosh, 56 years.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
The silhouette adds a timeless look to any outfit, and can elongate the legs.
—Tara Larson, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for legs
Noun
-
Abdulsalam Haykal, Syria's minister of communications and information technology, said the nearly $1 billion telecommunications development will take place in two stages lasting between 18 months and two years.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
-
Crews use part of the half hour to set up and take down stages and props.—
Catherine Messier,
The Providence Journal,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
The Beyem Seo pack killed more than 92 calves and sheep in just over six months, ranging close to ranches, homes and schools and terrifying local families.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
6 Feb. 2026
-
Others had issues with stiff ankles and calves in the morning.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Each member of the team will take two laps on the course, in alternating order.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
-
But while leading with three laps to go, a caution erased his advantage and Kyle Larson jumped ahead of him during a sequence of pit stops and a restart to win the championship instead.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
They have been placed one by one atop dressmaker pins, piercing the appendage all over.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
26 Jan. 2026
-
There are slots for the AirTag inside shoe insoles, watches, pins and hair ties.—
Veronica Ortega,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Legs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legs. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
