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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 concluded that Michigan’s response to the reports was insufficient and that the athletic department had compliance issues.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

NBA scouts who requested anonymity to speak candidly on the matter said Williams is athletic but hasn’t figure out his game yet.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

The company also markets “hydrating hot chocolate,” which it said was an instant sellout and represents an effort to “de-seasonalize” the broader hydration business, which has historically been geared toward hot weather and athletic activity.

From MarketWatch Jul. 11, 2026

"Arthur was incredibly athletic and gifted," she told BBC Radio 5 Live.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

I was very close to moving to the next level of athletic ability, a level at which I would be better than most kids my age and ready to play against older kids.

From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers




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