Synonyms for athletics
æθˈlɛt ɪksath·let·ics

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1. sport, athleticsnoun

   an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

   Synonyms:
   summercater, athletic contest, sport, mutant, play, mutation, variation, sportsman, fun, athletic competition, sportswoman

2. athletic contest, athletic competition, athleticsnoun

   a contest between athletes

   Synonyms:
   athletic contest, athletic competition, sport

3. athleticsnoun

   participation in sports events as an extracurricular activity

   Synonyms:
   athletic contest, athletic competition, sport

Matched Categories

1. • Contest
   • Diversion
   • Extracurricular Activity

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1. athleticsnoun

   Synonyms:
   gymnastics, athletism

   Associated words:
   agonistics, stadium

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1. List of paraphrases for "athletics":

   athletic, sports, athletes

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1. David Frost:

   We expect our players to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects the standards of the Oakland Athletics. His conduct in his incident did not live up to that, we have communicated with him throughout the legal process about our expectations as a representative of the organization. I believe he has already begun the work of making amends for his actions and look forward to his continued positive contributions to our community.

2. Sebastian Coe:

   It is very straightforward for any association in sport, athletics has two classifications - it has age and it has gender. We are fiercely protective of both. We are really grateful that CAS has upheld that principle.

3. World Athletics:

   World cross country champion at just Agnes Jebet Tirop burst, Agnes Jebet Tirop burst on to the global scene in 2015 and has been one of the world's best female distance runners over the past six years, this is a terrible blow to the entire athletics community, but especially to Agnes Jebet Tirop family, her friends and Athletics Kenya and I send them all our most heartfelt condolences.

4. Jessica Ennis-Hill:

   I'm really happy, I'm content with life and enjoying athletics and enjoying my personal life, it's scary because it( Rio) is not far away and I just want to do the best I can possibly do and it will be my last Olympics -- fingers crossed I can get there -- so I just want to enjoy it and make the most of it.

5. Jon Vaughn:

   The fact that they switched him out of general care to the athletic program as if they [ athletes ] were sort of disposable people says a lot about how the institution thought about how to deal with the problem person : they value athletics as institution, but the people who participate in athletics and make some money are disposable.