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Recent Examples of calf
Peterson suggested the Hornets intend on being cautious with White, who’s nursing a left calf strain.
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
Others had issues with stiff ankles and calves in the morning.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
With 12-of-17 shooting and five 3-pointers while coming off the bench, Reaves was phenomenal despite playing on a minutes restriction in his second game back from a 5 1/2-week absence with a calf injury.
—CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
In recent weeks, Kleber had been playing in the stay-ready games alongside Reaves, who had been nursing his left calf strain before returning earlier this week.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
Others had issues with stiff ankles and calves in the morning.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
With 12-of-17 shooting and five 3-pointers while coming off the bench, Reaves was phenomenal despite playing on a minutes restriction in his second game back from a 5 1/2-week absence with a calf injury.
—CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
In recent weeks, Kleber had been playing in the stay-ready games alongside Reaves, who had been nursing his left calf strain before returning earlier this week.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for calf
Noun
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Earlier this week at a photo call in London, Robbie also dipped her toe into the late 1700s by way of a John Galliano brocade frock coat styled with a black mini skirt, thigh-high scarlet red stockings and satin Manolo Blahnik pumps.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Margot Robbie’s red thigh-high stockings are more than just a nod to the Victorian boudoir—though that element is definitely present.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, there was just enough padding in the shin and ankle to keep things comfortable over a full day on the slopes.—
Jonathan Thompson,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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Other top skiers have competed for years with ACL tears, the main ligament that connects the thigh bone to the shin bone and provides stability to the knee.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 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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“Calf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calf. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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