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
  • Facts and figures Izzo has led the team to 28 straight NCAA tournaments, the longest streak by a coach in college basketball history.
    — Larry Lage, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Over the last several years, Osaka’s used her on-court style to reflect her personality, working in tandem with designers like Kevin Germanier, Who Decides War and Robert Wun for the grand slam tournaments during the 2026 season.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of tournaments
Noun
  • The $239 Carson boot is done in rich black suede, with a silhouette distinguished by relaxed ruching and accented by beads for an edgy-meets-free-spirited vibe.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • And the furnishings lean eclectic—midcentury, vintage, art-forward—with a living-meets-dining-room layout that accommodates group gatherings and lounging.
    — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of meets
Noun
  • Slowik used tight end Greg Dulcich more because the Dolphins liked those matchups against the Jets defense.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026
  • When the three networks divided up the Big Ten’s TV games last spring, Byczek said NBC also zeroed in on that game, as well as USC’s matchups with Ohio State and Penn State, knowing both would fit well featured in prime time.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of matchups
Noun
  • Flores was a football player with Steinbeck Tigers Youth Football & Cheer, according to a fundraiser set up by the youth sports group to help his family cover funeral, memorial and other expenses.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The firehose of the same few examples in high school and college sports being blasted ad nauseam is not evidence of anything but the power of fear and ignorance of biology.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 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
  • Rob Sand, the nominee for governor, was holding several events across the state.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Trump canceled his plans to attend campaign events in person earlier in the week but later reversed course, opting to continue his nationwide campaign for Republicans.
    — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of events
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