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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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And get a glimpse of dragons, superheroes, airbenders and pro athletes while you’re at it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

These are highly stylized, high-stakes pregame outfits that many professional athletes wear when arriving at the stadium or arena, capitalizing on the opportunity to get seen on their own terms.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

The terms of his deal there weren’t made public, but packages for hotly recruited athletes at top programs like LSU can include free tuition, revenue sharing, endorsement money and parent stipends for travel.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

School-choice laws mean athletes transfer easily, often without losing a moment of playing time.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

“You know how athletes get ready for the Olympics? They swim early in the morning and late at night. They run around the track for hours and hours without a crowd to cheer them on.”

From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper