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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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A team chef has joined England this week, possibly putting an end to the days of performance athletes waiting in the hotel lobby for their takeaway to arrive.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

It is a way to "expand our search for athletes," club president Marcelo Teixeira said.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Executive coaching firm Novus Global, which several former pastors started more than a decade ago, has expanded into next-gen coaching in response to inquiries from clients including Fortune 500 CEOs and professional athletes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

And from my perspective, student athletes have benefited now more than ever, you know?”

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

All the athletes are practicing for the intramural games.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein