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Synonyms of athletics
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as in gymnastics, aerobics
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for athletics
2
as in sport
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for athletics
- bout,
- competition,
- contest,
- event,
- game,
- match,
- matchup,
- meet,
- sweepstakes
- (also sweep-stake),
- tournament,
- tourney
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The first known use of athletics was in 1738
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