She called on all the marathoners to go to Staten Island to help with the clean-up effort and to bring the clothes they would have shed at the start to shelters or other places where displaced people were in need.
Source: wiktionary
Marathoner
/ˈmæ.ɹæ.θən.ə(ɹ)/
Synonyms for "marathoner" (5 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (1)
Noun(1 words)
long-distance runner
Strong matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
marathon runnerdistance runner
Related words (2)
Noun(2 words)
marathonersroad runner
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: long-distance runner, marathon runner, distance runner, marathoners, road runner.
- Sentence evidence is available for marathoner, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "marathoner".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "marathoner"
Keep "marathoner" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "marathoner" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "marathoner", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "marathoner" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
2 entriesMore specific
3 entriesamateur marathonerelite marathonerprofessional marathoner
Collocations
6 entriesamateur marathonerelite marathonerlong distance runnermarathon trainingprofessional marathonerseasoned marathoner
Inflections
1 entriesSample sentences
2 total sentences available.
“I just go as long as I can before my legs get too heavy and my head gets in a haze,” said Chris Zablocki, the best marathoner most elite marathoners have never heard of.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "marathoner"?
Closest matches include long-distance runner, marathon runner, distance runner, marathoners, road runner.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "marathoner"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.