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thigh

noun

Definition of thighnext
as in calf

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Recent Examples of thigh Guhle missed nearly three months last season after surgery to the same adductor, a group of muscles located on the inner thigh. — Arpon Basu, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 Avoid blouses that end at the widest part of the thigh to keep your silhouette lengthened and balanced. — Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 16 Sep. 2026 Cruz donned a stunning black ensemble for the event, which featured a lace skirt with a thigh-high slit and a leather corset-style top. — Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026 The older victim was struck in his right hand, while the younger man was hit in his right thigh. — Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for thigh
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thigh
  1. calf
  2. shin
  3. shank
Noun
  • Stribling suffered an ankle injury in Week 1 and was expected to miss 10 weeks, giving him a timeline to return in November, while Kirk aggravated a calf injury early in training camp and is eligible to return Week 5 against the Seattle Seahawks.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Minnesota was shorthanded for a second consecutive game with rookie sensation Olivia Miles out again with a calf injury.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of calf
Noun
  • The shin-skimming silhouette offers great coverage for formal events, while the pleats hide pesky lines.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Thanks to a shin problem, this was Sesko’s first start since the win against Liverpool on May 3, but his efficiency is already underlining his importance.
    — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of shin
Noun
  • Adobos, whether with three chiles or the lone suave guajillo chile, become life-giving purees for marinated fish, chicken and beef shank.
    — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Moving beyond the bit system, the Adapter also includes a snap-in T-shank fitting right inside the notch around the joint.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 July 2026
Definition of shank

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“Thigh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thigh. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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