Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of calves
Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
The ranch Roen manages for his brother Erik lost four calves in two days last month.
—Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
According to the wildlife charity Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC), Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins, spinner dolphins, orcas, Australian humpback dolphins and sperm whales have all been observed carrying dead calves.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Chicblooms Wide-Calf Slouchy Suede Block-Heel Boots Available in 10 colors, these suede boots come in sizes 6–11 with extra wide calves for a comfortable fit.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Aaron Gordon’s calves and hamstrings should be healthier and more mobile after a year of recurring injuries.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
The fit is superb, with just a little more room needed below the knee for my aforementioned calves, a slight shortening of the sleeves, and a reduction of the jacket’s center seam to account for my concave back.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
At five months old, calves are usually 10 times their birth weights.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Elk mating season occurs during the months of September and October, according to National Park Service, with single calves born May to late June.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
From open ocean shallows where dolphins surf the waves to quiet estuaries perfect for teaching calves to hunt, Folly offers an ideal year-round playground.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
The ranch Roen manages for his brother Erik lost four calves in two days last month.
—Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
According to the wildlife charity Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC), Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins, spinner dolphins, orcas, Australian humpback dolphins and sperm whales have all been observed carrying dead calves.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Chicblooms Wide-Calf Slouchy Suede Block-Heel Boots Available in 10 colors, these suede boots come in sizes 6–11 with extra wide calves for a comfortable fit.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Aaron Gordon’s calves and hamstrings should be healthier and more mobile after a year of recurring injuries.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
The fit is superb, with just a little more room needed below the knee for my aforementioned calves, a slight shortening of the sleeves, and a reduction of the jacket’s center seam to account for my concave back.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
At five months old, calves are usually 10 times their birth weights.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Elk mating season occurs during the months of September and October, according to National Park Service, with single calves born May to late June.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calves
Verb
-
There’s also never really a good explanation for why the population of campers has dwindled, beyond Charlie Brown telling Sally that kids her age just want to watch TV instead of heading outdoors for fun.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
Lamb shanks are braised in Malbec till they can be shredded and made into croquettes with provoleta cheese and a yogurt mint sauce.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
-
After a couple shanks, Sanchez launches one on line.—
Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Calves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calves. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share