bodybuilding
noun
body·build·ing
ˈbä-dē-ˌbil-diŋ 
: the developing of the body through exercise and diet
specifically
: the developing of the physique for competitive exhibition
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She's been doing competitive bodybuilding for a few years now.
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Parmida is also an ambassador for bodybuilding apparel brand Darc Sport, per her Instagram.
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Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
The recent obsession with protein isn’t fueled by bodybuilding or even a diet fad, but rather by the increasing use of GLP-1 weight loss drugs, which can suppress appetite and require users to pivot to nutrient-dense foods, such as those high in protein, to avoid muscle loss.
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21 June 2026
To finance his bodybuilding pursuits, Eddie waits tables at a barbecue joint, where his co-worker Trig (Evan Hall) supplies him with performance-enhancing drugs.
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David Rooney,
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16 June 2026
Friends and lovers frequently posed as models, and some images were based on photos in men’s bodybuilding magazines.
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ABC News,
12 June 2026
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Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
The recent obsession with protein isn’t fueled by bodybuilding or even a diet fad, but rather by the increasing use of GLP-1 weight loss drugs, which can suppress appetite and require users to pivot to nutrient-dense foods, such as those high in protein, to avoid muscle loss.
—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
To finance his bodybuilding pursuits, Eddie waits tables at a barbecue joint, where his co-worker Trig (Evan Hall) supplies him with performance-enhancing drugs.
—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
Friends and lovers frequently posed as models, and some images were based on photos in men’s bodybuilding magazines.
—
ABC News,
12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for bodybuilding
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“Bodybuilding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bodybuilding. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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bodybuilding
noun
body·build·ing
ˈbäd-ē-ˌbil-diŋ
: the developing of the body through exercise and diet
bodybuilder
noun
-ˌbil-dər
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