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Recent Examples of calf
The Mets did it all without Juan Soto, who left the game after the top of the first after his calf tightened up on him while running from first to third in the first inning.
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
The team observed the mother resting on her side, flippers extended, as helpers supported the calf’s weight.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
The power forward was supposed to be on a minutes restriction after dealing with calf tightness last weekend.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
The team announced on Saturday that Al Horford (calf) will be re-evaluated next week.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
The team observed the mother resting on her side, flippers extended, as helpers supported the calf’s weight.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
The power forward was supposed to be on a minutes restriction after dealing with calf tightness last weekend.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
The team announced on Saturday that Al Horford (calf) will be re-evaluated next week.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for calf
Noun
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Curry's younger brother, Seth, came off the bench to contribute 12 points in his second game back after missing eight with a strained left inner thigh.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Fox wore glasses and thigh-high socks.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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After a pathology examination, investigators learned the bone was possibly a tibia, or shin bone.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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No other remains were unearthed from that beach, and the shin bone came to be associated with a then-unknown person dubbed Salmon Creek John Doe.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Think short ribs, oxtail, shanks, or even brisket point cut.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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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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“Calf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calf. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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