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Recent Examples of thigh
The singer told Hudson that her love for thigh-highs came from her environment while living in New York.
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Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
They’re fitted through the thigh, with a slight, fun flare at the knee.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2026
The 33-year-old Belgian goalkeeper has been missing since suffering a thigh injury in the Champions League last-16 second leg victory over Manchester City on March 16.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 5 May 2026
Pouncey ended up getting shot — multiple times in the thigh and pelvis.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
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Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
They’re fitted through the thigh, with a slight, fun flare at the knee.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2026
The 33-year-old Belgian goalkeeper has been missing since suffering a thigh injury in the Champions League last-16 second leg victory over Manchester City on March 16.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 5 May 2026
Pouncey ended up getting shot — multiple times in the thigh and pelvis.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thigh
Noun
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Tatum briefly left Game 6 in the third quarter for unspecified treatment to his left calf.—
Kyle Hightower,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Jayson Tatum also suffered an apparent calf injury, which is a major concern for a player just under a year removed from an Achilles injury.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
2 May 2026
Noun
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Tory Horton, a fifth-round pick in 2025, had a strong rookie year before a season-ending shin injury in Week 9.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Weegar was credited with the goal after the puck went off two Vegas defensemen — Noah Hanifin's stick and Rasmus Andersson's shin — into the open net.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In 2016, Daniel stabbed to death Scott with a prison shank during exercise time.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
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In addition, Hofbräu Pub will offer traditional German dishes such as its famous pork shank, salads and pretzels, and Bavarian specialties like pork roast, pork cutlets and Oktoberfest-style chicken.—
Imelda García,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Thigh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thigh. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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