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athletic

[ath-let-ik] / æθˈlɛt ɪk /


ADJECTIVE
relating to sports
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
unathletic


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It helps the 25-year-old software engineer connect the dots between his work schedule and athletic performance.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

While nearly 80% of women in opposite-sex marriages in the U.S. take on their spouse’s last name, others are turning to custom blended surnames, pitch decks or athletic tournaments to settle the debate.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

Ashton acknowledges that one of the key lessons from their previous Premier League campaign was the need to bring in more athletic players "with a different set of physical attributes".

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

Jeff Fucci, USC senior associate athletic director, leads the media on a tour of the Bloom Football Performance Center on Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

“My friend Alex is the athletic trainer for a basketball camp here,” she explains.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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