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athletes

NOUN

person involved in sports

Synonyms

STRONGEST

animal competitor contestant jock player professional sport

STRONG

amateur challenger contender gorilla jockey shoulders

WEAK

games player iron person muscle person sportsperson superjock

Example Sentences

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And from my perspective, student athletes have benefited now more than ever, you know?”

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Whoop, which sells screenless bands popular with athletes, recently raised $575 million.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

The list of athletes who own a piece of sports franchises is long.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

It accused tennis' governing bodies in the US, the UK and the EU of "horizontal price-fixing" their prize money, saying what the players earn "lags far behind" other athletes.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

By accepting the invitation, I would be joining an elite group of athletes, coaches, and sports journalists—like legends Mia Hamm and Billie Jean King—who were standouts in their field.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad