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

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

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

It prompted the US's National Football League to send out a memo warning athletes to be vigilant.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

On the track, American former world champion Fred Kerley - one of the athletes competing 'clean' - won the men's 100m in 9.97 seconds, which was short of his personal best of 9.76.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

“Let me get you home, Melody. Top athletes need their sleep. We’ll do some more tomorrow.”

From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper