thigh

Definition of thighnext

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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. 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 See All Example Sentences for thigh
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thigh
Noun
  • Tatum briefly left Game 6 in the third quarter for unspecified treatment to his left calf.
    Kyle Hightower, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • In 2016, Daniel stabbed to death Scott with a prison shank during exercise time.
    Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
  • 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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