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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
Lackey’s score put her in the lead with five gymnasts left to go.
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Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Sports Iowa State gymnasts left in limbo Iowa State gymnasts expected to practice earlier this month.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
The three recently competed in Spain in November at the 2025 World Championships and have a local invitational with gymnasts from around the world competing in Harlem at the end of February.
—Noelle Lilley, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Other wrestlers resemble gymnasts, cartwheeling and tumbling about.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
When asked about the gymnasts who came before them, Chiles and Sumanaserkera said alumni left a legacy for the program.
—Dakayla Hawkins, Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
The constantly changing lineup means all gymnasts must be prepared for changes.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
To test her hypothesis, Vickers had gymnasts of different skill levels sit with their heads held still in a chin rest.
—Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
While lots of gymnasts have Olympic aspirations, Bell was in the sport for fun, eager to use her natural athleticism and power to learn various flips.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2026
Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Sports Iowa State gymnasts left in limbo Iowa State gymnasts expected to practice earlier this month.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
The three recently competed in Spain in November at the 2025 World Championships and have a local invitational with gymnasts from around the world competing in Harlem at the end of February.
—Noelle Lilley, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Other wrestlers resemble gymnasts, cartwheeling and tumbling about.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
When asked about the gymnasts who came before them, Chiles and Sumanaserkera said alumni left a legacy for the program.
—Dakayla Hawkins, Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
The constantly changing lineup means all gymnasts must be prepared for changes.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
To test her hypothesis, Vickers had gymnasts of different skill levels sit with their heads held still in a chin rest.
—Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
While lots of gymnasts have Olympic aspirations, Bell was in the sport for fun, eager to use her natural athleticism and power to learn various flips.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2026
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 27 Feb. 2026.
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