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one who performs feats of physical strength, balance, and agility on special apparatus
the years of training required to become a champion gymnast
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Recent Examples of gymnasts
The youngest boys share a bunk bed and take turns swinging like gymnasts from the top level to the floor.
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 24 Dec. 2025
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has aired out its current disagreement with the Indonesian government after Israeli gymnasts were prevented from entering the country for the World Championships in October.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 Dec. 2025
Her story garnered public attention, and changes large and small followed, including Irish Camogie players winning the right to wear shorts after boycotting play and the French Gymnastics Federation allowing shorts over leotards for gymnasts.
—Starre Vartan, CNN Money, 16 Dec. 2025
Simone Biles returned to gymnastics at 26—an age when most Olympic gymnasts have retired—after stepping away at her prime to protect her mental health.
—Sierra Shafer, Outside, 18 Nov. 2025
So far, 23 Olympians — from gymnasts and figure skaters to swimmers and snowboarders — have traded the arena for the ballroom on Dancing with the Stars.
—Diana Pearl, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
The system even introduces natural-looking mistakes, like gymnasts stumbling, making scenes feel closer to real life.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2025
During the season, which extends into June, WHGF also provides opportunities for young gymnasts to further develop their skills through competitive teams — once a youngster is skilled enough for team competition.
—Scott Talley, Freep.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Getty Images From September 29 to October 2, the nation’s top female gymnasts will convene for the 2025 World Team Selection Event in Crossville, Tennessee.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 24 Dec. 2025
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has aired out its current disagreement with the Indonesian government after Israeli gymnasts were prevented from entering the country for the World Championships in October.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 Dec. 2025
Her story garnered public attention, and changes large and small followed, including Irish Camogie players winning the right to wear shorts after boycotting play and the French Gymnastics Federation allowing shorts over leotards for gymnasts.
—Starre Vartan, CNN Money, 16 Dec. 2025
Simone Biles returned to gymnastics at 26—an age when most Olympic gymnasts have retired—after stepping away at her prime to protect her mental health.
—Sierra Shafer, Outside, 18 Nov. 2025
So far, 23 Olympians — from gymnasts and figure skaters to swimmers and snowboarders — have traded the arena for the ballroom on Dancing with the Stars.
—Diana Pearl, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
The system even introduces natural-looking mistakes, like gymnasts stumbling, making scenes feel closer to real life.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2025
During the season, which extends into June, WHGF also provides opportunities for young gymnasts to further develop their skills through competitive teams — once a youngster is skilled enough for team competition.
—Scott Talley, Freep.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Getty Images From September 29 to October 2, the nation’s top female gymnasts will convene for the 2025 World Team Selection Event in Crossville, Tennessee.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gymnasts
turners
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Fry 3 minutes on each side, or until brown; turn carefully using 2 wide pancake turners.—
Faye Levy,
Oc Register,
3 Dec. 2025
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The collection features premium head-turners like varsity jackets, hoodies, and more, perfect for paying homage to a NBA icon.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Gymnasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gymnasts. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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