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Recent Examples of thigh
Aaliyah Edwards started in the first preseason game for the Connecticut Sun on April 29, but the former UConn standout missed the second preseason game as well as the first two matchups of the regular season with a left thigh injury.
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Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 11 May 2026
The dress's skirt typically falls around the upper thigh.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 11 May 2026
The actress shared a video of their night — from the start showing her in a thigh-grazing black lace dress – to the cake at dinner.
—Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
His hand brushed her thigh, her rounded belly.
—‘pemi Aguda, Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
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Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 11 May 2026
The dress's skirt typically falls around the upper thigh.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 11 May 2026
The actress shared a video of their night — from the start showing her in a thigh-grazing black lace dress – to the cake at dinner.
—Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
His hand brushed her thigh, her rounded belly.
—‘pemi Aguda, Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thigh
Noun
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In one scene, Misael disappears entirely from the forest as the canine roams around in the background while a calf grazes up front.—
Vadim Rizov,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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Those critics referenced the golden calf idol worshipped by the Israelites before Moses returned from Mount Sinai with the Ten Commandments in the Book of Exodus.—
Joseph Konig,
PEOPLE,
16 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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“Thigh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thigh. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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