thigh

noun

Definition of thighnext
as in calf

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Recent Examples of thigh As for the pieces, the campaign displays a faux fur coat, tops in chantilly lace and chainmail, thigh-high riding boots, and more. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026 The actress wore a design from Gucci’s pre-fall 2026 collection — a black dress that embraced asymmetry with a one-sleeve design contrasted by an angular skirt with a thigh-high element to one side and contrasting train on the other. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 Defender Nuno Mendes has suffered a left thigh muscle tear, meaning Lucas Digne will step in for him. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 20 Oct. 2026 The wounded included a man who had been shot in the thigh, according to WAFA, the official media arm of the Palestinian Authority. — Dov Lieber, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for thigh
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thigh
  1. calf
  2. shin
  3. shank
Noun
  • Rams receiver Puka Nacua did not practice Friday because of a calf injury and was listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The virus may also cause congenital abnormalities in newborn calves.
    — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of calf
Noun
  • Instead, Allen was diagnosed with a bone bruise on his left shin and back within about a week.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026
  • In September of 1788, Hugh Maxwell took a fall in the woods and hurt his shin.
    — James Whorton Jr, Longreads, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of shin
Noun
  • In May, Cassius heard the nearby screams of Miami woman Caitlin Dydzuhn, who was walking her dog near her downtown condominium when she was brutally attacked by a man wielding a homemade shank.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Adobos, whether with three chiles or the lone suave guajillo chile, become life-giving purees for marinated fish, chicken and beef shank.
    — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 25 Aug. 2026
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“Thigh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thigh. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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