thigh

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Recent Examples of thigh Plus, the shorts have an elastic waistband and three pockets: two in the front and one hidden on the thigh. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2025 In fact, the cost of thighs has crept steadily upward for years now, and surpassed that of breasts for much of last year. Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2025 Cycling shorts should also reduce chafing on your thighs and backside for greater comfort while riding. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2025 The pain can affect one or both thighs, depending on the injury. Mark Gurarie, Health, 22 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for thigh
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thigh
Noun
  • The outfielder is working his way back from a left calf strain.
    LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
  • The responding officer found that Sweet had gunshot wounds to the back of his left calf and to the left side of his torso.
    Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2025
Noun
  • With a stream up to his shins, Glover poked a shot back into the fairway and eventually made bogey.
    Jordan Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 17 May 2025
  • In the photo, Ventura is wearing a shorter dress, and a bruise could be seen on her right shin.
    Alice Gainer, CBS News, 14 May 2025
Noun
  • Think grilled Jerusalem bread stuffed with feta and jalapeños for $5, spanakopita for $5.50, lamb shank with couscous and dried fruits for $20, and more.
    Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
  • The key feature of flooring nails is their narrow head, barely wider than the shank of the nail itself.
    Clark Hodgin, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025

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“Thigh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thigh. Accessed 27 May. 2025.

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