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athletic

[ath-let-ik] / æθˈlɛt ɪk /


ADJECTIVE
relating to sports
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
unathletic


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The law firm laid out a series of potential red flags about Moore, and outlined problems in Michigan’s athletic department in other sports, including previously unreported issues with a water polo coach.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

Born and raised in south London, Traore was naturally athletic and tried many sports.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

A hyper athletic and very creative winger, it is not far-fetched to consider him among the best dribblers in Europe already.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

This is the most important duty for athletic trainer or athletic director right now.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

She has never told me I am athletic like she tells Hana.

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée




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