biathlons

noun

plural of biathlon
as in triathlons

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  1. triathlons
  2. tournaments
  3. sports
  4. competitions
Noun
  • Erica Fox was a swimmer and triathlete who had done two half-Ironmans and numerous other triathlons and who for almost 20 years did an annual triathlon called Escape From Alcatraz, her father said.
    — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 22 Dec. 2025
Definition of triathlons
Noun
  • Companies that own tournaments and also represent players, such as IMG, will use them to give their up-and-coming stars the exposure that can lead to lucrative deals.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Unlike the other two tournaments, the BMW Championship is the only PGA Tour event that changes venues year to year, and this year’s host is a former major championship venue.
    — Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of tournaments
Noun
  • Croatian media published photos from a crowded sports hall in Omis where people crammed on beds and on the floor.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Choose a cabin surrounded by woods for hiking; a cottage perched on the sea for water sports; a farmhouse near the vineyards for wine-tasting.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of sports
Noun
  • Contrast that with eventual EFL champions Coventry City (48 in 49 in all competitions) and Championship runners-up Ipswich Town (50 in 49).
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The discourse has spanned from high school sports to international competitions and pro leagues like the WNBA, where a pair of male former NBA players are currently claiming to identify as women to pressure a more definitive policy.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of competitions
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“Biathlons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biathlons. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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