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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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But all the Enhanced Games athletes who BBC Sport spoke to when granted access to the training camp in February said money was their main motivation and felt they had been underpaid during their careers.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

The existing system fails to properly reward athletes whose talents and dedication provide the entertainment that sports bodies depend on to generate revenue.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Are there athletes who inspired you at a young age?

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Some legendary athletes, like Jim Brown and Sandy Koufax, retired at the peak of their careers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

The foundation only waived their fees when young athletes showed potential to distinguish themselves on the national and international stage.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad