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Recent Examples of thigh
With two bullets in the thighs, and another bullet in his arm, one young man was screaming in pain.
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Anas Baba, NPR, 6 July 2025
The bullet hit that victim in her left thigh, the bullet exiting then lodging in her right thigh.
—Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 30 June 2025
Dealing with achy stiffness in the back of your thighs can be a real pain in the butt.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 26 June 2025
Check for ticks in warm, hidden areas of your body, like your inner thighs, scalp, and waistline.
—Julia Ries, Health, 25 June 2025
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Anas Baba, NPR, 6 July 2025
The bullet hit that victim in her left thigh, the bullet exiting then lodging in her right thigh.
—Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 30 June 2025
Dealing with achy stiffness in the back of your thighs can be a real pain in the butt.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 26 June 2025
Check for ticks in warm, hidden areas of your body, like your inner thighs, scalp, and waistline.
—Julia Ries, Health, 25 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for thigh
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thigh
Noun
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Both arrived to Tanganyika Wildlife Park in 2014 and have had five calves together, including the latest addition.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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Senga, who missed the entirety of the 2024 season outside of a few innings with a shoulder injury and a calf strain, was on track for another All-Star appearance before he was injured trying to cover first base.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
11 July 2025
Noun
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The veteran major-leaguer — who has spent the majority of his career as a catcher — showed athleticism in the first inning, hustling to get an out at first base after starting pitcher Kris Bubic took a comebacker off his shin.—
Maddie Hartley
July 10,
Kansas City Star,
10 July 2025
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Cotton, who lost his shins in World War II, tries to impress his warped ideas about women and domesticity on Bobby, whose receptiveness to it eventually horrifies Hank.—
Daniel Dockery,
Vulture,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Extending the emphasis on nature, a ring with a 6.02 carat Brazilian aquamarine, resting on a shank embellished with two Paraiba tourmalines and diamond petals to mimic a rose, joins the new line.—
India Brown,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025
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While classics like Rio’s fajitas remain on the menu, executive chef Jesus Martinez has added more elevated, traditional Mexican dishes like a roasted pork shank birria and striped bass veracruzana.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
27 June 2025
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“Thigh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thigh. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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