as in muscular
having great physical strength, skill, or ability
She had always been athletic, playing multiple sports even as a child.
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Recent Examples of athletic
Celebrate with an activity that allows for big release of energies, something athletic or competitive; a sedentary pleasure could lead to discord.
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Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
His longtime personal trainer and athletic performance coach, Mike Mancias, next wrapped both of James’ knees and his back in ice.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Some participate in the same sports, as teammates or even opponents, while others come from different athletic backgrounds.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 14 Feb. 2026
Those are advantageous features should Malinin seek to stop others from using QuadGod on athletic apparel, figure skating clothing and related products.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 13 Feb. 2026
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Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
His longtime personal trainer and athletic performance coach, Mike Mancias, next wrapped both of James’ knees and his back in ice.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Some participate in the same sports, as teammates or even opponents, while others come from different athletic backgrounds.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 14 Feb. 2026
Those are advantageous features should Malinin seek to stop others from using QuadGod on athletic apparel, figure skating clothing and related products.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for athletic
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The muscular gizzard contains grit pecked up from the chicken’s ground feeding, which is used to crush up the chicken’s food.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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The prostate is a small, firm, partly muscular gland that helps make up the male reproductive system, according to Cleveland Clinic's website.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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If a healthy player sits, the millionaires are fine and the fans get screwed.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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The playroom, a lively communal hub called The Hangout, is a dream come true, stocked with both ice-cream treats and healthy snacks (because balance), while practical touches like a dedicated laundry room show that the hotel really gets what families need when traveling.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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The sport, therefore, has a strong relationship with the military, with troops in such environments regularly skinning up mountains before skiing back down.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Officers reportedly detected a strong odor of alcohol emanating from the driver, later identified as Lisboa.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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Since 2025, the mid-rise denim with a fit-and-flare silhouette have been experiencing a bit renaissance just in time for the humble ankle boot's own spike in popularity.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
16 Feb. 2026
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Plus, their snug fit and slightly flared silhouette work wonders in the butt-lifting department.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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But like the British wartime leader who also led his country’s fight against a bigger, more powerful enemy, Zelensky has made missteps along the way and his future looks increasingly uncertain as the war grinds on.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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What a trigger warning presumes is that readers are entitled to be protected before the fact from the possibility of powerful emotion, an odd entitlement at best and one that is seldom afforded to any being in the course of the rest of life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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Let’s talk about our flexible and agile structure.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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Researchers also learned that these 7- to 10-pound creatures, which are not much larger than a house cat, are impressively agile and travel about seven miles a day in extremely rugged territory.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Retirees who are flexible with spending or have other income sources, like Social Security or pensions, may be more comfortable using gold this way than someone who needs steady, reliable monthly cash.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Curlers need an intense training regimen, dedicated to sustaining them through short bursts of cardiovascular exercise (sweeping) and keeping their legs flexible and strong to support the deep lunge position adopted when hurling the stone.—
Julia Frankel,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Athletic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/athletic. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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