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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
Former gymnasts immediately—and accurately—saw the season’s cancellation as a death sentence, and sought ways to intervene.
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 27 Apr. 2026
But there’s no rule requiring gymnasts to hold their handstand for as long as senior Selena Harris-Miranda does.
—Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Phillips points to gymnasts as an example of athletes who build a ton of strength and muscle mainly through challenging bodyweight moves.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 24 Mar. 2026
Osika and 14-year-old Anna Waddell are among 5,000 gymnasts competing in the event.
—Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Steele Canyon, La Costa Canyon and West Hills all return accomplished gymnasts.
—Breven Honda, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
However, the safety and well-being of our gymnasts and professional staff remain our highest priority.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Think of it as a pep rally where family members hype the gymnasts.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
Think of it as a pep rally where family members hype the gymnasts.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 27 Apr. 2026
But there’s no rule requiring gymnasts to hold their handstand for as long as senior Selena Harris-Miranda does.
—Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Phillips points to gymnasts as an example of athletes who build a ton of strength and muscle mainly through challenging bodyweight moves.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 24 Mar. 2026
Osika and 14-year-old Anna Waddell are among 5,000 gymnasts competing in the event.
—Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Steele Canyon, La Costa Canyon and West Hills all return accomplished gymnasts.
—Breven Honda, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
However, the safety and well-being of our gymnasts and professional staff remain our highest priority.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Think of it as a pep rally where family members hype the gymnasts.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
Think of it as a pep rally where family members hype the gymnasts.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gymnasts
turners
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Hers is a dark, dark mind that weaves deceptively simple tales into terrifying psychological page turners like The Housemaid.—
E.L. James,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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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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“Gymnasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gymnasts. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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