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marathon Synonyms
Another word for marathon
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• noun (Context 1)
A long-distance running race, strictly measuring 26 miles 385 yards (42.195 kilometers).
Usage Example
"She trained for six months to run her first race in Boston."
Weak
race
• noun (Context 2)
A long-lasting, difficult, or exhausting task or activity requiring great endurance.
Usage Example
"The treaty negotiations turned into a slog, lasting well past midnight."
Weak
slog
ordeal
Opposites of marathon
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of marathon varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
sprint
dash
breeze
snap
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Marathon. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/marathon