Synonyms for Marathon
ˈmær əˌθɒn, -θənmarathon

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1. marathon, endurance contestnoun

   any long and arduous undertaking

   Synonyms:
   battle of Marathon, endurance contest, marathon

2. marathonnoun

   a footrace of 26 miles 385 yards

   Synonyms:
   battle of Marathon, endurance contest

3. Marathon, battle of Marathonnoun

   a battle in 490 BC in which the Athenians and their allies defeated the Persians

   Synonyms:
   battle of Marathon, endurance contest

Matched Categories

1. • Footrace
   • Pitched Battle
   • Undertaking

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1. List of paraphrases for "marathon":

   marathoner

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1. Kamala Harris:

   I'm saying that I will weigh in specifically, but Boston Marathon's Boston Marathon that I bring to it, yeah.

2. Dustin Hoffman:

   I did a movie called Marathon Man and it was one of my best memories.

3. Nicholas Alahverdian:

   Over the past 15 years, I have worked with four DCYF directors and spent hours in General Assembly committee hearings. I had a marathon strategy session last year with Lt. Gov. Dan McKee. I have met with dozens of hardworking front-line staff, and listened to countless parents, experts, and advocates, all of whom echo the same refrain: the system is beyond repair.

4. President Vladimir Putin:

   We are here to launch a football marathon, it is a good chance to visit a multi-faceted and open Russia that can surprise and inspire.

5. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi:

   The Iran nuclear talks have reached the final sprint in the marathon, reaching an agreement is the trend of the times and the will of the people, which accords with the joint and long-term interests of all sides, including Iran.