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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thighs
Noun
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Typically, giraffe calves are 100 to 150 pounds at birth, said Ellie McMullen, the zoo’s communications manager.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026 -
Training programs focusing on strengthening the posterior chain muscles — hamstrings, glutes and calves — support the rehabilitation process and help prevent future injury.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Lucrezia’s Regularly voted the region’s top Italian restaurant, Lucrezia’s serves housemade pasta, classic Italian appetizers, and braised lamb shanks and short ribs in a garden setting.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Nov. 2025
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Boos rain down as Jeremy Crawshaw shanks that punt off the side of his foot.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Thighs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thighs. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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