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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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Part of the rationale to legalize sports gambling was that professional athletes make so much money that they wouldn’t be tempted by bribes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Creating an earnings cap may limit the earnings potential of some of the top college athletes, as it prevents a completely open bidding process.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

"Sometimes people say athletes are in show business or entertainers or whatever," Osaka said.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

And for just a second we are Olympic athletes saying we matter as much as anybody.

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée