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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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Other medical advancements, like internal brace procedures for elbow ligament damage, are helping athletes such as Spencer Strider and Brock Purdy recover faster.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The spaces are intended as places of contemplation and rejuvenation for the athletes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Officers have not confirmed the names of any of the athletes targeted by the gang.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Masters athletes experience a 5% to 6% decline in performance per decade, significantly less than the 10% to 12% for non-training individuals.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

Everyone knew who we were because we were so much shorter than the other athletes.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles