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as in gymnastics
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as in sport
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for athletics
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However, Melnikova’s gymnastics reign was cut short in 2022 when Russian forces invaded Ukraine.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025 -
She, whose life would end in the last year of this leaden, sick, suffocating century, in a noose improvised with the rope of a gymnastics ring.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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Athletique There is something edgy yet soft about a funnel-neck in a technical fabric—lean in and pair a wind- and water-resistant shell with trousers and sneakers for a touch of sport, or style it with a pencil skirt and kitten heels for a more feminine feel.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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In a sport where you are being watched by thousands of strangers almost every night, Vanderbilt shares the belief that fashion is about showing a little bit of yourself.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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Morning yoga, aqua aerobics, dance classes, and bocce ball are particularly popular with the parents.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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For more structured movement, Frank Brown Park offers group water aerobics classes in a heated outdoor pool—perfect for low-impact exercise and community connection year-round.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Aug. 2025
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All eight of the previous Little League Classics have been held on that first Sunday of the tournament.—
Andrew Wagner,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The postseason tournament tips off on Sunday, September 14, at 1 pm ET, with games televised on ABC, ESPN and ESPN2.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
14 Sep. 2025
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In their last five meetings across all competitions, UANL Tigres has three wins, while Guadalajara has yet to claim a win, with two matches ending in draws.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Eurovision is a reality TV competition featuring single bands representing each participating country, with fans across Europe voting on their favorites.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Before bodybuilding there was only running or churning endless miles on the Stairmaster.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
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Now, after 10 years of work, the Miami woman takes the stage for bodybuilding competition.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Scrappy Eastlake also finished a solid tourney tied for third following a 25-15, 25-21 loss to Bishop’s in the gold semifinals.—
Tim Meehan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Sep. 2025
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His inclusion in the tourney should in no way be translated as a negative in how the team views him.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
11 Sep. 2025
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Leaf-peeping and other fun fall activities With the change of seasons and fall foliage reappearing, many people enjoy scenic train rides, photography, and leaf-peeping, or going out to see the fall colors.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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After an initial jam session to determine musical abilities and interests, participants are paired up and assigned to a counselor who manages their activities for the week.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Athletics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/athletics. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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