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athletic

[ath-let-ik] / æθˈlɛt ɪk /


ADJECTIVE
relating to sports
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
unathletic


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The central role of the promoter — and the lack of genuine athletic competition in matches — puts wrestlers and management on remarkably unequal footing.

From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026

The Lincoln High School athletic director referred questions to the Western Placer Unified School District, which did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026

The findings add to decades of research investigating creatine for purposes beyond athletic performance.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026

O'Hagan's spoke on female strength and conditioning and the impact of the menstrual cycle on athletic performance, while McCool focused on breast and cervical cancer awareness.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

Mrs. Stewart’s son, Donny, was Craig’s age and just as athletic, giving the two of them an instant bond.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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