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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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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
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Mar. 2025
He’s covered every sport imaginable, from Little League to the World Series to the Olympics.
—David Ammenheuser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2025
Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2025
The oaks, believed to be at least 60 years old, didn’t appear to obstruct any entrance points or pose a danger and sported green leaves.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Even media companies not known for their sports offerings are trying to get on the field.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Mar. 2025
He’s covered every sport imaginable, from Little League to the World Series to the Olympics.
—David Ammenheuser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
The newcomers sport somewhat more varied identities: 4 Charles, a charismatic clubbiness; Cote, a K-BBQ sleekness; Quality Meats, a party-bro cacophony; Carne Mare, an Italianate opulence.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2025
The oaks, believed to be at least 60 years old, didn’t appear to obstruct any entrance points or pose a danger and sported green leaves.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sport
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Visitation, recreation and education are not allowed at the mega-prison, says Bukele, who has shared numerous other videos of how roughly prisoners are treated.—
Josh Meyer,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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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,
22 Mar. 2025
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Other highlights include a leafy green courtyard and a ping pong and games room.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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And that message should come to him via the sport and its players union and also from fans, whose statement begins with low attendance but should also be heard loudly from fans at the games.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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First children have also often been the subject of ridicule and bullying.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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However, the recent release of her Netflix series With Love, Meghan has earned a chorus of ridicule including from some surprising quarters of the progressive American media.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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The joke being: Champagnes are sparkling wines that come only from the Champagne region of France.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2025
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The joke sparked a furious backlash within Shinde’s Hindu supremacist Shiv Sena political party.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Engage Your Senses In a shared office environment, playing loud music or lighting a scented candle is frowned upon.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Goodrich leads all scorers with 39 points in the 106-98 loss at Chicago. 1972 — Wilt Chamberlain plays his last pro basketball game.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The film starts at a Mediterranean party resort, where British teenager Tara (Mia McKenna-Bruce) joins her two best friends for a summer holiday of drinking, dancing and chasing the freedom that comes with youth (a la Spring Breakers).—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Working out arrangements in public was a gutsy move, but these are musicians used to dancing on a high wire.—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2025
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Above the doorways, delicate gold cherubs peer down, which Trump was keen to display as a symbolic gesture.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Exploring the veritable labyrinth of luxury—past the couture salon displaying Jean Paul Gaultier and Yves Saint Laurent treasures, the jewel-box bathrooms, and down the spiral staircase—guests eventually arrived at the storied Red Room.—
Freya Drohan,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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Outside, the terrace stretches toward the sea, offering multiple lounging and dining areas designed for relaxation and entertaining.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
25 Mar. 2025
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Add a pinch of salt for purification, rosemary for protection, rose petals for love and beauty, cinnamon for prosperity and lavender for relaxation and peace.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Sport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sport. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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