Synonyms for athlete
ˈæθ lit; æθˈlɛt ɪk; æθˈlɛt ɪks; ˈæθ əˌlit; ˌæθ əˈlɛt ɪk; ˌæθ əˈlɛt ɪksath·lete

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1. athletenoun

   Synonyms:
   sportsperson

2. athletenoun

   A participant in a group of sporting activities which includes track and field, road running, cross country running and racewalking.

   Synonyms:
   sportsperson

3. athletenoun

   A person who actively participates in physical sports, possibly highly skilled in sports. (Known in British English as a sportsperson.)

   Synonyms:
   sportsperson

4. athletenoun

   An exceptionally physically fit person.

   Synonyms:
   sportsperson

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1. athlete, jocknoun

   a person trained to compete in sports

   Synonyms:
   supporter, suspensor, jock, jockstrap, athletic supporter

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1. athletenoun

   Synonyms:
   combatant, champion, contender for victory

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1. athletenoun

   Synonyms:
   gymnast, pancratist

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1. List of paraphrases for "athlete":

   athletes, linebacker, sport, sports, sportsman, sportif, sporting, jock, athletic

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1. Steven Hoffman:

   Here was a very prominent athlete who is publicly disclosing being HIV-positive and opening up conversation around it for people, i think that's an example highlighting the positive role that celebrity can play in informing health decisions.

2. Damion Martins:

   The athletic trainer becomes the reference, the point person between the athlete and the parent, they're there day-to-day. When the athlete complains of symptoms the athletic trainer needs to identify those and see a physician.

3. President Thomas Bach:

   With the case of Stepanova we had to take a very difficult decision like with the participation of any Russian athlete, we have to take all into consideration and also respect the Olympic Charter. It was not easy.

4. Joy Rowland:

   Stinkiness comes from moisture, moisture then leads to athlete’s foot.

5. Taylor Coughlin:

   He did get back up. He stood up with help and sat on a gurney. he was an amazing student and an amazing athlete.