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Recent Examples of disport Zeman has disported himself as one of Putin’s most outspoken allies inside the European Union, in particular as an opponent of the sanctions imposed on Russia after the invasion of Ukraine in 2014. David Frum, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2017 Today, in the face of widespread public revulsion, some of the marchers discover that being identified disporting themselves has unpleasant consequences. John E. McIntyre, baltimoresun.com, 14 Aug. 2017 They’re seen disporting in matching white bathrobes, doing Tai Chi or playing croquet or doing crossword puzzles or playing cards, seemingly living in slow motion on the manicured lawn and marbled patio of an enormous courtyard. Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disport
Verb
  • The other women are amused by Nazanin’s outrageousness.
    Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
  • TikTok users outside of the U.S. have also been amused by the situation.
    Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
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  • After launching with a preview performance in Pittsburgh on March 12, the upcoming North American tour will officially open March 15 in Austin, where the show plays in partnership with South by Southwest.
    Gordon Cox, Variety, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Boldo contains antioxidants, which help protect cell health and play a role in preventing certain health conditions.
    Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • For a year or two along the way, Dan's wife, Marilyn, wore a cub costume and also cavorted on the sideline.
    Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Some 500 of them cavorted at Frank Buck’s Jungle Camp on a humanmade structure called Monkey Mountain.
    Greg Daugherty, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Much of the opposition comes from Democrats, but Republicans display some ambivalence as well.
    Amelia Thomson-Deveaux, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
  • Sailors displayed the highest levels of teamwork, adaptability, and courage—qualities that make our Navy the finest in the world.
    Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • That weather may deter some players from entertaining Buffalo, but it’s helped this group of players find their identity individually and collectively.
    Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025
  • John Magaro is devastating as a desperate dad who embarks on a road trip with his kids, scraping by to keep them fed and entertained, even trying to create some good memories along the way, following the death of his wife and their eviction that kicks off the movie.
    EW Staff, EW.com, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • For kids, there’s also The Snow Zone, a place to play and frolic in the snow.
    Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025
  • On January 1, Markle celebrated the new year by frolicking barefoot on a seemingly empty beach in a loose-fitting white button-up and white capris pants.
    Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 1 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The result was a humanoid robot able to seamlessly walk, dodge, squat, and dance by copying a human.
    Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Free coffee for dancing customers at this cafe — check it out!
    Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • According to Newsweek, toxic family members often exhibit controlling or manipulative behavior, sometimes reacting with extreme hostility over minor disputes.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Good sleepers are those individuals who exhibit optimal sleep patterns, which include regular sleep cycles with low levels of daytime tiredness.
    Julianna Bragg, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025

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“Disport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disport. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.

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