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athletic

[ath-let-ik] / æθˈlɛt ɪk /


ADJECTIVE
relating to sports
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
unathletic


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A school-appointed investigation found a raft of issues inside the athletic department, the Journal’s Rachel Bachman and Corinne Ramey reported in July.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

The central role of the promoter — and the lack of genuine athletic competition in matches — puts wrestlers and management on remarkably unequal footing.

From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026

Creatine is widely known for helping support muscle growth and athletic performance, but researchers are increasingly examining whether its benefits extend well beyond the gym.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026

Last Wednesday, the city sent letters to the Metro Little League and the MBA informing them that their access to the athletic fields was revoked.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026

I was very close to moving to the next level of athletic ability, a level at which I would be better than most kids my age and ready to play against older kids.

From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers




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