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athletics Synonyms

Another word for athletics

Choosing another word for athletics depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Physical sports, games, and exercises collectively, especially those organized by an educational institution.

Usage Example

"The university invests heavily in both academics and intercollegiate sports."

Strongest
sports
Strong
games
physical education

• noun (Context 2)

The sport of competing in track and field events, including running races, jumping, and throwing.

Usage Example

"She won two gold medals in track and field at the summer championship."

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track and field
Strong
track

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Athletics. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/athletics
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