pentathlons

noun

plural of pentathlon
as in heptathlons

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pentathlons
  1. triathlons
  2. tournaments
  3. meets
  4. matchups
  5. sports
  6. tourneys
  7. games
  8. events
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
  • Rahm shot 5-under 67 and was 23-under par for the week at Yas Links, two strokes clear of Hatton (68) and four ahead of McIlroy (69) in the first of the two season-ending playoff tournaments in the United Arab Emirates.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The International Ice Hockey Federation provided updates on Belarusian and Russian athletes in its upcoming world tournaments, including next month's World Junior Championships.
    — Ryan Morik OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of tournaments
Noun
  • British luxury footwear brand Florrie London has teamed up with Spanish olive brand Perelló on a limited fashion-meets-food heel collaboration.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Here, Nolan’s East-meets-West tightrope walk is at its most nimble.
    — Liam Hess, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of meets
Noun
  • Utah is one of the friendlier matchups on the board, and Flagg should have plenty of room to attack.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The Miami-Notre Dame clash is one of the premier matchups of a massive college football weekend that features seven games in which both teams are ranked.
    — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of matchups
Noun
  • During the 2009 college football season, for instance, most sports media followed the exploits of Alabama, which finished 14-0 and defeated the University of Texas, 37-21, in the national title game at the Rose Bowl.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Treatments lean practical and recovery-focused, with deep-tissue and sports massages that zero in on quads, hips, and lower backs after long ski days.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of sports
Noun
  • Johannes has much more experience at major tourneys to go along with her Paris medal — three silver medals in the past three Eurobasket competitions and a Bronze medal in the 2020 Tokyo Games.
    — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Check the calendar for events like euchre and bingo tourneys, and scheduled food truck lineups.
    — Midwest Living, Midwest Living, 1 July 2026
Definition of tourneys
Noun
  • The decision to suspend the football program eliminated last week’s set of games and another this week.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • However, Witt still posted an All-Star season despite missing 19 games with back tightness and a right knee sprain.
    — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of games
Noun
  • The veteran recognition at public events and church services.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
  • The city will soon be holding advisory meetings to develop the list of events and festivals that will occur in the next 12 months.
    — John Ramos, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of events
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“Pentathlons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pentathlons. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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