thighs

noun

plural of thigh
as in calves

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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thighs
  1. calves
  2. shins
  3. shanks
Noun
  • Pointing and flexing are great ways to improve flexibility and strength in the toes, feet, and calves.
    — Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 17 July 2026
  • The night didn’t start for five hours, but a dozen guys with violent calves walked out of the club.
    — Max Marshall, Vanity Fair, 15 July 2026
Definition of calves
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
Definition of shins
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
Definition of shanks

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