thighs

Definition of thighsnext
plural of thigh

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Recent Examples of thighs Chicken thighs, fish with skin and egg whites all support collagen synthesis, and thigh meat tends to contain more collagen than breast meat — and is usually cheaper. Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
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Noun
  • Texas leads the nation in cattle production, with more than 12 million head of cattle and calves, according to the Texas Department of Agriculture.
    Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 29 May 2026
  • Some of the cattle were cows with calves.
    Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • But look out back, and there’s an Ole Hickory Pits commercial smoker cooking beef ribs, brisket, lamb shanks and chicken wings.
    Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
  • While the investigation was ongoing, Adams buried prison shanks and contraband cell phones in his backyard to obstruct the GBI, officials said.
    Dan Raby, CBS News, 14 May 2026

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“Thighs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thighs. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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