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thigh

[thahy] / θaɪ /
NOUN
leg part
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The study found that people taking the drug lost about two-thirds to three-quarters less thigh muscle than those taking semaglutide alone.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

Among patients 66 and older, demand for breast augmentations, tummy tucks, arm lifts, thigh lifts and facelifts all increased by double digits.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 5, 2026

One of the most significant characteristics of Silescelida acristata lies in its femur, the thigh bone.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 10, 2026

But just before the second-half hydration break, he dropped to the turf with a thigh injury that required attention from trainers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026

Reg shuffled in his chair, his right hand massaging his thigh just above the spot where the gauze ended.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro

His squat thighs keep his legs bent for more of the pedal stroke, another wind-resistance advantage.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026

These can include bright orange flashes or bold white and black patterns on the thighs and lower back.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026

She clutches her thighs, then her chair, crying and occasionally looking up at the sky, as if searching for answers.

From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026

These are expected to include non-surgical BBLs, face lifts and filler-based body contouring treatments, which alter the shape of areas such as the stomach, thighs or buttocks.

From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026

The skirt of my dress itches my thighs, and I run my sweaty palms over the scratchy tulle, focusing on the tiny nets in the fabric.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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