as in triathlon
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of biathlon
Two male coaches and a former men's biathlon team member confirmed the culture of misogyny described by the women, who reported facing retaliation after speaking out.
—
Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
In 2023, the Games traveled to Dusseldorf, Germany and will head to both Vancouver and Whistler, Canada from Feb. 8 to 16, 2025 — the first time winter sports like alpine skiing, snowboarding, biathlon, Nordic skiing, skeleton and wheelchair curling will be introduced to the Games.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
The Soldier Hollow Nordic Center, which is 45 minutes away in the Heber Valley, has continued to host cross-country ski and biathlon events.
—Christopher Kamrani, The Athletic, 24 Apr. 2024
So in between enjoying curling, the luge, the biathlon, and hockey, take a gander at our rundown.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 29 July 2024
See All Example Sentences for biathlon
Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
In 2023, the Games traveled to Dusseldorf, Germany and will head to both Vancouver and Whistler, Canada from Feb. 8 to 16, 2025 — the first time winter sports like alpine skiing, snowboarding, biathlon, Nordic skiing, skeleton and wheelchair curling will be introduced to the Games.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
The Soldier Hollow Nordic Center, which is 45 minutes away in the Heber Valley, has continued to host cross-country ski and biathlon events.
—Christopher Kamrani, The Athletic, 24 Apr. 2024
So in between enjoying curling, the luge, the biathlon, and hockey, take a gander at our rundown.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 29 July 2024
See All Example Sentences for biathlon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for biathlon
Noun
-
No American has competed in triathlon and cycling at the same Olympics ever before.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside Online,
21 Nov. 2024
-
Her travel schedule for triathlon left very little time to train specifically for cycling.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside Online,
21 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
Jenna Fee Feyerabend won the pentathlon, claiming firsts in the high jump and shot put plus second in the long jump and 60 meters.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
-
The Meet of Champions pentathlon champion (3,378) also placed fourth in New Englands with a 14.81 in the 100-meter hurdles.—
Brian Roach,
Boston Herald,
19 July 2024
Noun
-
Several new sports debuted at the 1904 Games, including boxing, freestyle wrestling, decathlon and a dumbbells event.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Jan. 2025
-
Tom Holland's Peter has a favorite bodega, chases bad guys through backyards, and struggles to mix superhero-ing with the academic decathlon.—
Darren Franich,
EW.com,
7 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Something to watch: All games in the tournament a week or more after the transfer portal opens for college basketball on March 24.—
Steve Lyttle,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2025
-
Basketball fanatics can catch games throughout the tournament on CBS, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, ESPNU, TBS, TNT and TruTV.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Across the track, the Aggies also saw wins from its distance medley relay team and Blake Harris in the heptathlon and from Samuel Whitmarsh in the 800m. Whitmarsh earned his second straight SEC title, legging past Mississippi State’s Abdullah Hassan in 1:47.69.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
-
Four years later, after competing in her second Olympics and winning two gold medals (in the long jump and the heptathlon), Joyner-Kersee fulfilled another dream by establishing the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation.—
Kizzy Cox,
Essence,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Arsenal were eventually triumphant and went on to win that year’s competition.—
Jessy Parker Humphreys,
The Athletic,
19 Mar. 2025
-
At a time when utility rates continue to climb — particularly distribution charges which have risen by double digits over the past decade — the new law removes competition and locks customers into a monopoly system that is already out of control.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Harris, the Jayhawks’ longtime veteran point guard who will be done with college basketball once KU’s tourney run concludes, has one last piece of insight for eventual successors on the hardwood.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
19 Mar. 2025
-
Turnaround time Louisville went from 8 wins under Kenny Payne last year to 27-7 and ACC tourney runner-ups in the Cardinals’ first season under Pat Kelsey.—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Beyond these accolades, her journey from a competitive swimmer to a respected sports administrator and minister highlights her lifelong commitment to using sports as a means of empowerment and societal progress.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
-
He’s covered every sport imaginable, from Little League to the World Series to the Olympics.—
David Ammenheuser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Biathlon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biathlon. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share