as in muscular
having great physical strength, skill, or ability
She had always been athletic, playing multiple sports even as a child.
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Recent Examples of athletic
Any athletic team or club that is in an institution of higher education that participates in federal student aid programs is subject to the new law.
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arkansasonline.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Wood was born in 1996 and remembers her mom, who was very athletic, saying that cheerleading was the only sport available to her in high school in the pre-Samuelson days.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Those include the American Athletic Conference, Conference USA, Mid-American Conference, Mountain West Conference and the Sun Belt Conference.
Power Four conference schools traditionally have larger revenue budgets and television viewership than other college athletic programs.
—Bret Baier, Fox News, 25 Dec. 2024
The retired tight end comes from an athletic family.
—Erica Marrison, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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arkansasonline.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Wood was born in 1996 and remembers her mom, who was very athletic, saying that cheerleading was the only sport available to her in high school in the pre-Samuelson days.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Those include the American Athletic Conference, Conference USA, Mid-American Conference, Mountain West Conference and the Sun Belt Conference.
Power Four conference schools traditionally have larger revenue budgets and television viewership than other college athletic programs.
—Bret Baier, Fox News, 25 Dec. 2024
The retired tight end comes from an athletic family.
—Erica Marrison, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for athletic
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Plot details are being kept under wraps, but the concept centers on the character of Prince Adam of Eternia who, thanks to his Power Sword, turns into the muscular He-Man and is imbued with superhuman strength and abilities.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
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As pain and swelling subside, rehabilitation exercises should be introduced gradually to restore range of motion, strength, muscular balance, and overall joint function.Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
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Covering your head in winter keeps your hair healthy, frizz-free and also maintains style.Felicity Carter, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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For the last two seasons, Conner has been relatively healthy in offensive coordinator's Drew Petzing's run-heavy offense.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.National Geographic, National Geographic, 13 Jan. 2023
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2023
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Kimberly Moore, a Chief United States Circuit Judge, first lodged a complaint against Newman in March 2023, arguing that Newman was no longer fit to fulfill her duties due to mental and physical disabilities, according to a copy of the order obtained by USA TODAY.Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Rico Lewis returns from suspension while Manuel Akanji is fighting to be fit for the game.Oli Gamp, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
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Stylist Kate Young has been crafting powerful red carpet moments for two decades for clients, including Julianne Moore, Dakota Johnson, Scarlett Johansson and Michelle Williams.WWD Staff, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
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The book’s long-story-by-the-fire quality, combined with its fairy-tale deployment of castles, unfair punishments, and the thrumming, powerful natural world, evokes the most affecting children’s literature.Amanda Parrish Morgan, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
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For companies like mine, the answer lies in a three-step approach: Hire Gen Zers and younger Millennials across departments, amplify authenticity through diverse voices, and embrace agile, cross-channel strategies.Nohar Zmora, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Her agile lower extremities might lead you to believe that Foster is made of rubber.Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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The new manta-robot has a body made of silicone and flexible wings that move exactly like those of a manta ray.Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 31 Dec. 2024
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To address this challenge, Chinese defense experts have proposed that China’s military culture must become comfortable with decentralized and flexible operations.Sam Bresnick, Foreign Affairs, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Athletic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/athletic. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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