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Recent Examples of thigh
On multiple occasions during class, Richmond allegedly used opportunities where other students weren’t paying attention to place his hand on the student and rub her inner thigh and more on one occasion, prosecutors said.
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Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
One of the men was shot in the thigh last week.
—Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
One of the men was shot in the thigh by the officer during the encounter last week.
—Jack Brook, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2026
The Ducks will continue to be undermanned with top center Leo Carlsson on the shelf (thigh surgery) following a period where his injury factored into his precipitous drop in production.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 20 Jan. 2026
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Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
One of the men was shot in the thigh last week.
—Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
One of the men was shot in the thigh by the officer during the encounter last week.
—Jack Brook, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2026
The Ducks will continue to be undermanned with top center Leo Carlsson on the shelf (thigh surgery) following a period where his injury factored into his precipitous drop in production.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thigh
Noun
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This represents the latest setback in a tumultuous season for Morant, who had missed six games with an injured right calf before returning Sunday for the Grizzlies' 126-109 victory over the Orlando Magic in London.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Jan. 2026
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Usually the backup to Nikola Jokic, Valanciunas started alongside Gordon in a 107-97 win over the Wizards in his first game back from a right calf strain.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Another victim, a 60-year-old woman, was found with a gunshot wound to the shin.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Jan. 2026
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So, think of the femur (thigh bone), tibia (shin bone), humerus (upper arm bone), and even the fingers.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
15 Jan. 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 30 Jan. 2026.
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