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Recent Examples of thigh
If the skin on your upper arms, stomach, thighs—or, well anywhere else—has seen tighter days, there is hope in a jar.
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 18 Jan. 2025
The prongs caught the inside of Perkins’ thigh, delivering painful electrical shock waves.
—Kallie Cox, Charlotte Observer, 17 Jan. 2025
Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until meat registers 160 degrees (for breasts) or 175 degrees (drumsticks, thighs), about 30-40 minutes.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 15 Jan. 2025
The bullet hit the woman in the right thigh, police said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2025
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 18 Jan. 2025
The prongs caught the inside of Perkins’ thigh, delivering painful electrical shock waves.
—Kallie Cox, Charlotte Observer, 17 Jan. 2025
Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until meat registers 160 degrees (for breasts) or 175 degrees (drumsticks, thighs), about 30-40 minutes.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 15 Jan. 2025
The bullet hit the woman in the right thigh, police said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thigh
Noun
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After all, there is evidence on record of the re-injury risk Gordon’s calf presents.—
Bennett Durando,
The Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2025
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Vanderbilt’s contributions proved valuable for a Lakers team that was forced to make starter Rui Hachimura a late scratch because of a calf injury.—
Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2025
Noun
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But this is also a team and a fan base that has been repeatedly kicked in the shins.—
Matthew Fairburn,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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Over-the-knee boots are a warm solution for winter — the high silhouette covers the shins and knees, offering more coverage to keep cold temps at bay.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Its distinctiveness lies in its simplicity—root vegetables and bone-in lamb shoulder or shank (though other meats are sometimes used) comprise the heart of the soup.—
Claire Volkman,
Vogue,
7 Jan. 2025
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Other standards that made their way into the code strengthen soffits for heavier wind loads, specify thickness of wood structural panels and dictate the size and spacing of ring shank nails used to attach roof decks, the website says.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Jan. 2025
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“Thigh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thigh. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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