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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

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

He said that Marfan syndrome had also curtailed his social life, adding: "I used to play football like every other young man, I was athletic but now I cannot even walk short distances."

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

Bishop Montgomery, which suspended its program, is back with a new coaching staff and new athletic director.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 26, 2026

Bertus may be a nice, steady, athletic young man, but Bep doesn’t love him, and to me that’s enough reason to advise her against marrying him.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank




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