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athletic

[ath-let-ik] / æθˈlɛt ɪk /


ADJECTIVE
relating to sports
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
unathletic


Example Sentences

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The problem came when Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter informed him that the school wouldn’t allow him to do so if he accepted another job in the meantime.

From The Wall Street Journal

Colleges fund athletics from tuition, ticket sales, TV deals and wealthy donors.

From The Wall Street Journal

Oregon State’s athletics programs are a particular draw.

From Los Angeles Times

Snooker may not be an athletic or explosive sport, but success still depends on physical attributes that should favour younger players.

From BBC

McDonald wants his team to focus on the Mindful Athlete: goal-oriented, active people who mix and match athletic and lifestyle apparel.

From The Wall Street Journal