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athletically

American  
[ath-let-ik-lee] / æθˈlɛt ɪk li /

adverb

  1. in a way that involves athletic skills or abilities such as strength, agility, speed, etc., or that relates to physical sports that make use of these skills.

  2. in a lean and muscular way, like an athlete.


Example Sentences

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Over 13 years and two other lower-tier jobs, Cignetti learned how to find players who were just good-enough athletically, but whose decision-making and consistency set them apart.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

Boland nagged away, having Will Jacks athletically caught by Carey, once again up to the stumps.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

This wasn’t an athletically motivated transfer, something the rules are designed to prevent.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2025

"I think he is going to help me just really explore how far I can go, like athletically," Raducanu said.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2024

One is Zach Philippi, a six-foot-two, athletically built senior who has been in just one previous play.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove

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