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as in recreation
activity engaged in to amuse oneself
I don't care terribly whether I actually catch any fish, as I'm just doing this for sport
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2
as in game
an attitude or manner not to be taken seriously
teasing that began in sport ended with some hateful words being exchanged
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as in ridicule
the making of unkind jokes as a way of showing one's scorn for someone or something
taught their children that it was not polite to make sport of others
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as in to play
to engage in activity for amusement
from sailing to snorkeling, each day we sported at a different activity offered by the beach resort
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as in to dance
to play and run about happily
the millionaire's grandchildren sporting on the estate's spacious grounds
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as in to display
to present so as to invite notice or attention
sported his flashy new car by driving it all over town
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Recent Examples of sport
Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
Golf aficionados can reel off the names of those who own their sport’s career grand slam: Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.
—Bob Spear, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2025
Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
While many teams bring back the old-school look from the past, there are a few that won't be sporting a throwback look.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Customers will discover iconic references from the brand’s long-standing passion for equestrian sports to its involvement as a pioneer in aviation as well as its contribution to timekeeping in Alpine ski racing.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
Golf aficionados can reel off the names of those who own their sport’s career grand slam: Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.
—Bob Spear, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
Houston comes in sporting one of the nation’s best defenses, which was a key factor in their win against Cooper Flagg and Duke on Saturday night.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
While many teams bring back the old-school look from the past, there are a few that won't be sporting a throwback look.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sport
Noun
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The launchable model is a detailed recreation of the Falcon 9 and retails for $149.99.—
Space.com Staff,
Space.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Mendoza, in collaboration with Civil War director Alex Garland, was intentional about filming the movie as true to the real scenario as possible, transporting the audience into a recreation of the mission.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Clemence played in 24 games during KU’s NCAA title season of 2021-22.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
14 Apr. 2025
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Power and pump up your tech game with today's Amazon tech deals!—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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Spiranac, of course, is referencing what golf fans have come to ridicule.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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The latest breakthrough attempts have been met with ridicule as Republicans blast Democrats for awkward social media posts and videos.—
Rachel Schilke,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
14 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Corden, as the event’s emcee, made some uncomfortable jokes about the Dow dropping 2200 points last Friday.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2025
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After Wil Trapp scored a rare goal in Minnesota United’s 2-1 win over New York City on Sunday — and the midfielder did so from outside the 18-yard box — Michael Boxall had jokes ready for his teammate and friend in the visiting locker room at Yankee Stadium.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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He's surrounded by a charming and intense stable of doctors, nurses, EMTs, and patients played by Tracy Ifeachor, Shawn Hatosy, Supriya Ganesh, Patrick Ball, Fiona Dourif, and Taylor Dearden.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Whitaker is played by Gerran Howell, who carried the title role on the CBBC's Young Dracula (2006–2014) before appearing on NBC's Emerald City (2017) and Hulu's adaptation of Joseph Heller's Catch-22 (2019).—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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On social media, parenting influencers film themselves dancing with bottles of melatonin gummies or cut to shots of their snoozing kids.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2025
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Of course, some people enjoy going out to clubs and dancing until dawn, but that just isn't what Cooper, who is part of Gen Z (people born between 1997 and 2012) wants her weekends to be about.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Police allege Balmer broke into the southern wing of the residence, entering a room often used to entertain crowds and display art, and set a fire using a homemade incendiary device.—
Marc Levy,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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All were displayed in an austere room designed for examining art works—an oddly formal space for an encounter with one’s past.—
Bruce Handy,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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The ergonomic, curved frame provides extra comfort, while the drink holder and arm rests are ideal for relaxation.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Ancient Chinese healers prescribed it for pain relief, while Indian Ayurvedic medicine valued it for relaxation and digestion.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Sport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sport. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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