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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“We’ve built a model where access, not ability, determines who gets developed,” Bill Carter, a former sports agent who has worked with amateur athletes, told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 9, 2026

World Cup footballers aren't the only ones who benefit from hydration breaks: other athletes and pregnant and breastfeeding women are among those who need to drink more.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026

The IOC said all returning Russian athletes must meet relevant antidoping requirements.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026

Creatine is widely known as a supplement used by athletes and bodybuilders to improve strength and performance.

From Science Daily • Jul. 8, 2026

It’s pretty boring, but the athletes, well, you know.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson