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Recent Examples of leg
The straight leg is relaxed through the hip and waist and won’t cling like typical skinny jeans.
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Shea Simmons, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
The comedian had recently kicked of the first leg of his Butterfly Effect Tour, and last performed in Georgia over the weekend.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 29 Jan. 2025
If the Fighting Irish are going to pull off the upset, Leonard will have to use his arm and legs to create plays against a stout Buckeyes defense.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 18 Jan. 2025
Passengers are allowed to hop off the train at some stations to stretch their legs for a few minutes.
—Christin Parcerisa Vigueras, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2025
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Shea Simmons, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
The comedian had recently kicked of the first leg of his Butterfly Effect Tour, and last performed in Georgia over the weekend.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 29 Jan. 2025
If the Fighting Irish are going to pull off the upset, Leonard will have to use his arm and legs to create plays against a stout Buckeyes defense.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 18 Jan. 2025
Passengers are allowed to hop off the train at some stations to stretch their legs for a few minutes.
—Christin Parcerisa Vigueras, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leg
Noun
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If the skin on your upper arms, stomach, thighs—or, well anywhere else—has seen tighter days, there is hope in a jar.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
18 Jan. 2025
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The prongs caught the inside of Perkins’ thigh, delivering painful electrical shock waves.—
Kallie Cox,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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But a TikTok comeback and leaning into motherhood have set Trainor up for her most successful stage yet.—
Jeff Nelson,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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After the Falcon 9 rocket's upper stage essentially puts itself into a trans-lunar injection, Odin will separate about 45 minutes after the launch.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
Ars Technica,
29 Jan. 2025
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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For someone who’s spent the better part of the last decade at the fringes of the mainstream to emerge victorious in the starriest pop year the Grammys has had in ages would make for a true career-peak victory lap, and would further cement her place in the ruling class for years to come.—
Eric Renner Brown,
Billboard,
28 Jan. 2025
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In one viral moment from 2019, Stephen Curry’s then 2-year-old daughter charmed the entire NBA viewing audience while sitting on her dad’s lap during a press conference.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2025
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The standout may be from the royal—a natural pearl and diamond pin that’s on offer for $468,500.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2025
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Barbour’s enamel pin badges also feature — but with a Paul Smith twist.—
Samantha Conti,
WWD,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Leg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leg. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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