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gymnast

noun

ˈjim-ˌnast

Definition of gymnast

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one who performs feats of physical strength, balance, and agility on special apparatus the years of training required to become a champion gymnast

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Recent Examples of gymnast Ahmed arranged for the Dane—a twenty-four-year-old gymnast—to go into Syria under her guidance. — Ben Taub, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 The Olympic gymnast briefly shared the story of the burglary on social media Tuesday. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026 Australian Olympic gold medalist swimmer Ariarne Titmus, British sprinter Amy Hunt and former American gymnast Gracie Kramer were among those to denounce the ad. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2026 Later that month, GAGE Center lost its USA Gymnastics affiliation, forcing many competitive gymnasts there to find new places to train. — Pj Green september 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gymnast

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For the recreational exerciser, a low score might appear after a poor night’s sleep, a hard workout the day before or several unusually stressful days.

— Adam Annaccone, The Conversation, 18 Aug. 2026
Recreational exercisers may benefit more from fish oil supplementation than elite athletes, as elite athletes already have optimized recovery routines.

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