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Recent Examples of calf
Rip’s save-the-cat moment is rescuing that cute little calf.
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William Earl, Variety, 15 May 2026
Larry got his first taste of the industry in high school, washing bottles and feeding calves at Miller’s Dairy for $35 a week.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Even the calf-rest vibrates during the massage programs.
—Brett Berk, Robb Report, 15 May 2026
About the only trouble Schlittler encountered came in the form of a couple of sharp comebackers that dinged him on his left foot and calf before being converted into groundouts by his infielders.
—CBS News, 15 May 2026
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William Earl, Variety, 15 May 2026
Larry got his first taste of the industry in high school, washing bottles and feeding calves at Miller’s Dairy for $35 a week.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Even the calf-rest vibrates during the massage programs.
—Brett Berk, Robb Report, 15 May 2026
About the only trouble Schlittler encountered came in the form of a couple of sharp comebackers that dinged him on his left foot and calf before being converted into groundouts by his infielders.
—CBS News, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for calf
Noun
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Even as chicken thigh sales continue to climb, health-conscious Americans remain obsessed with the boneless, skinless chicken breast.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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Her piece is a simple lycra zip-up unitard, adorned with tennis ball pockets on either thigh.—
Kaio Cesar,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
Noun
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For contusions, wear your shin guards.—
Nicole Williams,
AJC.com,
18 May 2026
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Kapuga nods to men digging mud out of shin-deep water, preparing the paddy fields for planting rice.—
Diaa Hadid,
NPR,
16 May 2026
Noun
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The Phase Evo includes a high-density comfort collar and a TPU shank for midfoot stability.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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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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“Calf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calf. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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