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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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Notably, the proposal does not take a side on whether college athletes should be considered employees of their school.

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

The spaces are intended as places of contemplation and rejuvenation for the athletes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Other medical advancements, like internal brace procedures for elbow ligament damage, are helping athletes such as Spencer Strider and Brock Purdy recover faster.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

There were times I couldn’t wait to fence just so I could hide behind my mask and blend in with the other athletes.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad