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Recent Examples of thigh
The coat was worn over a black miniskirt and garter belt fastened onto red thigh-high stockings complete with a pink ribbon.
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Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
The tow truck driver, identified as 20-year-old David Garcia-Morales, was shot in the neck and thigh and died several days later.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
The pop star wore a black shirt, trousers and blazer, adding a diamond chain; Hailey looked chic in a strapless black dress with sheer panels along each thigh.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Only nine minutes into the game, Bellingham ran forward onto a pass from Franco Mastantuono but pulled up mid-sprint holding his hand to the back of his upper left thigh.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
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Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
The tow truck driver, identified as 20-year-old David Garcia-Morales, was shot in the neck and thigh and died several days later.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
The pop star wore a black shirt, trousers and blazer, adding a diamond chain; Hailey looked chic in a strapless black dress with sheer panels along each thigh.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Only nine minutes into the game, Bellingham ran forward onto a pass from Franco Mastantuono but pulled up mid-sprint holding his hand to the back of his upper left thigh.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thigh
Noun
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The 308-pound calf was the first elephant born at the zoo in almost 25 years and only the third elephant birth in the zoo’s 136-year history.—
Michael E. Ruane,
Washington Post,
14 Feb. 2026
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Typically, giraffe calves are 100 to 150 pounds at birth, said Ellie McMullen, the zoo’s communications manager.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In slalom, racers typically knock down gates with their arms or shins, which are protected by plastic shin guards.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, there was just enough padding in the shin and ankle to keep things comfortable over a full day on the slopes.—
Jonathan Thompson,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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These retro-looking sneakers feature a breathable, contoured Vio Flex footbed and a supportive midsole shank.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2026
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The fork-tender caveman-size shank is blanketed in sautéed endive and a bright lemon-egg-dill sauce.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Thigh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thigh. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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