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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 visas necessary for Iran to compete in the World Cup, including for athletes and necessary support staff, have been issued," officials said.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Despite widespread marketing claims aimed at athletes and fitness enthusiasts, the review found little evidence that collagen improves exercise performance or recovery.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

It is a way to "expand our search for athletes," club president Marcelo Teixeira said.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Executive coaching firm Novus Global, which several former pastors started more than a decade ago, has expanded into next-gen coaching in response to inquiries from clients including Fortune 500 CEOs and professional athletes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

It was about traveling to Rio with all the other American athletes and experiencing the excitement of the Olympic Village.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles