thigh

Definition of thighnext

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Recent Examples of thigh Argudo-Tenorio then walked toward Jones and shot him in the right thigh, prosecutors said. Adam Harrington, CBS News, 23 June 2026 The two battled, with the Sea Snake about to make the kill after stabbing his foe in the thigh. Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 22 June 2026 Root added only two runs to his overnight 75 and was beaten by Henry between bat and pad and struck plumb on the back thigh. ABC News, 21 June 2026 Adductor Machine The adductor muscles are located on the inner thigh and work together with the hip abductors (outer hip muscles) and other muscles to maintain proper knee alignment during dynamic movements. Jakob Roze, Health, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for thigh
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Noun
  • The Mets’ shortstop, playing in only his third game back since returning from a calf strain, hit a game-tying, two-run triple off Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Alan Rangel in the sixth inning, breathing new life into the beleaguered team.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 28 June 2026
  • Also seen on the runway was the unisex Ugg x Willy Chavarria Guard Boot was styled with layered silk boxers and an oversized bomber jacket and the Ugg x Willy Chavarria Hotel Slipper with both models sporting that same layered look on top, mesh or long shorts on bottom, and tall white calf socks.
    Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 27 June 2026
Noun
  • The idea behind it is that the ball is brought up into the air to take it around an opponent, using a combination of the calf/shin and the foot in one fluid motion.
    Stuart James, New York Times, 21 June 2026
  • The agent was taken to the hospital, where his thigh and shin were treated.
    Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • Mordecai If your dad loves baseball, take him to the bistro across from Wrigley Field for beef Wellington ($55), a lamb shank ($45) and an Old-Fashioned ($18).
    Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
  • Leatherman packages in wood saw and file T-shank modules with the Captain's Crunch.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 June 2026

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“Thigh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thigh. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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