acrobatic
adjective
ac·ro·bat·ic
ˌa-krə-ˈba-tik 
: relating to or suggestive of an acrobat or acrobatics
Over at Jump City: Seattle, however, it's the contestants themselves who are whizzing overhead as they perform gravity-defying acrobatic tricks straight out of "The Matrix."—
Joseph Hudak
: performed with leaps, body contortions, or other maneuvers requiring the great athleticism of an acrobat
Joseph HudakIn the final seconds of the third quarter, Amari Cooper made an acrobatic catch while staying in bounds.—Zach Braziller
Zach Braziller
acrobatically
adverb
Reed reached back and acrobatically hauled in the pass.
—Ethan Cadeaux
Ethan Cadeaux
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Past week: Needing a win to guarantee the title on the final day, McTominay scored with an acrobatic volley to put Napoli ahead in the 42nd minute against Cagliari.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 30 May 2025
The lefty also tallied five hits, zero walks and 10 strikeouts — tying a season high — and one acrobatic throw that jokingly inspired comparisons to Derek Jeter.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 28 May 2025
Visitors will hear rock and roll bands and see interactive dances, acrobatic performances, wildlife puppets, brass bands, wildlife presentations and African dances, music and performances.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
Dolphins are often known for their playful behavior, acrobatic displays, and social interactions, whereas porpoises are more reserved and tend to avoid human interaction.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
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Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 30 May 2025
The lefty also tallied five hits, zero walks and 10 strikeouts — tying a season high — and one acrobatic throw that jokingly inspired comparisons to Derek Jeter.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 28 May 2025
Visitors will hear rock and roll bands and see interactive dances, acrobatic performances, wildlife puppets, brass bands, wildlife presentations and African dances, music and performances.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
Dolphins are often known for their playful behavior, acrobatic displays, and social interactions, whereas porpoises are more reserved and tend to avoid human interaction.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
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“Acrobatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acrobatic. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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