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athletic

[ath-let-ik] / æθˈlɛt ɪk /


ADJECTIVE
relating to sports
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
unathletic


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“USC and Nike have grown together for more than 30 years,” athletic director Jennifer Cohen said in a statement, “and we are thrilled to continue one of the great partnerships in college athletics.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

Novak did what Novak does - finding a way to beat one of the fittest, most athletic younger guys at the age of 39.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

Still, Pegula is no stranger to pressure as far as high-level sports are concerned, having been raised in a family that boasts an incredible athletic heritage.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

Sports are ideal for new video and communication technologies, as athletic performance is measured by statistics, and that data can be tabulated, synthesized and repurposed for viewers.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

The way I looked at it, giving up either volleyball or fencing would mean giving up not only an opportunity to develop my athletic abilities, but also my primary opportunity to socialize.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad




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