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athletic

[ath-let-ik] / æθˈlɛt ɪk /


ADJECTIVE
relating to sports
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
unathletic


Example Sentences

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Much of the focus on TV revenue and NIL spending are confined to men’s basketball and football, the two biggest revenue drivers for most Division I schools’ athletic programs.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

“You go to USC, they’ve got 21 covers with their athletes and coaches all over their athletic department.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

The family of a 13-year-old who died in a crash have paid tribute to a "fun, bright, handsome, athletic" boy who was "incredibly well-liked".

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

So what might happen if athletic departments lost their tax-exempt, charitable status?

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Navigating a busy athletic facility during peak workout hours posed a challenge for the agents on my security detail, but they managed it well.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama