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Recent Examples of triathlons
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.
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Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 22 Dec. 2025
Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 22 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for triathlons
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The expansion of the NCAA men’s’ and women’s basketball tournaments from 68 to 76 teams, starting in March 2027, has been criticized by several prominent figures around the sport, including long-time ESPN analyst Dick Vitale.—
Gary Bedore
May 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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In the past, Warren and Bianchi took any opportunity to go to Bianchi’s family trailer at Normandy Farms Campground – cornhole tournaments, softball tournaments, volleyball tournaments – and would spend a night or two nights just hanging out.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
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Hagan’s memo identified money that exceeded the tax’s projections, reallocated sports complex dollars or unallocated tax funds as potentially viable for the Rays.—
Nicolas Villamil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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Visitors enjoy the park year-round, with snow sports in winter and hiking, fishing, boating, camping, and bicycling during July and August.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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The 2-2 draw halted San Diego’s five-match losing streak in MLS play, but stretched its winless run across all competitions to nine matches.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The Lions have scored multiple goals in four consecutive games across all competitions.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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But after entering the 2021 and 2022 play-in tourneys as the East’s 10th-place team, Charlotte was eliminated in the first game of both play-ins.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
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They were eliminated from the SEC tournament Tuesday afternoon before some of us even recognized that the conference tourneys had begun, losing to Ole Miss, which was a 4-14 team during the regular season.—
Tim Cowlishaw,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Mar. 2026
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See the results from the Indiana contests, here.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Latson averaged seven points per game in two preseason contests and has been lauded for her ability to drive to the basket.—
John Davis,
Daily News,
8 May 2026
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During the all-day hearing Friday, the owners of both companies took the stand to give their often starkly different views of events.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Most days at Bluebird will feature free live music and other entertainment events.—
Michael Deeds
Updated May 8,
Idaho Statesman,
8 May 2026
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Later that evening, three rounds of hail inundated the house, followed by two bouts of whipping winds.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
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During the competition 10 teams of poets compete in preliminary bouts with the top four teams performing at Finals.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
26 Apr. 2026
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After losing the first two games of a first-place Palomar League showdown, playing poorly in the second game and losing by 12 runs, Mission Hills High School baseball coach Griffin Teisher said his team had one thing on its mind.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Some are backing away from exclusionary discipline like suspensions and expulsions and have embraced schoolwide approaches that reward positive behavior and provide social skills practice through games and role-playing.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Triathlons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triathlons. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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