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athletic

[ath-let-ik] / æθˈlɛt ɪk /


ADJECTIVE
relating to sports
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
unathletic


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“A four-legged creature is hard to make look right because he has to stand up and do things,” he told The Times — athletic things, like performing a pirouette.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

As a result, the authors caution against viewing collagen as a quick solution for enhancing athletic performance.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

“He reached out to me,” Calabasas athletic director Thomas Cassidy said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

United coaches feel in addition to his stamina and athletic prowess, which they expect to grow as the months go on, Fletcher's all-round game has improved significantly.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

I scanned my room for inspiration and spotted my collection of sports trophies won over the years, usually for good sportsmanship, as I was never the best player, or even very athletic.

From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda




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