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as in played
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 danced
to play and run about happily
the millionaire's grandchildren sporting on the estate's spacious grounds
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as in displayed
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 sported
In addition to the separate living room and bedroom, a dining area sported a full dinner table, a perfect setting for in-room meals.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Browner — who had three brothers also play in the NFL — led the team in tackles in 1986 and 1987 and was a key reason Minnesota sported the league’s top defense in 1988 and 1989 by yards allowed.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
The sweeping structures bear a striking resemblance to the sensory organs sported by members of the insect world, which eventually granted them the nickname of the Antennae Galaxies.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Knueppel sported an extra piece of equipment against the Knicks.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
The Devon Avenue building, which sported a rooftop organic farm, has since been torn down.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
And 2000s fashion was back in full force, as partygoers sported capris with layered tank tops.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
This mid-Cretaceous omnivore was still actively growing and may have sported a coat of soft, fuzzy filaments, giving it a physical appearance similar to that of a small lamb.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
The actress sported heeled platform penny loafers, featuring the classic penny shape, with a strap across the vamp, apron stitching and a rounded square toe.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Browner — who had three brothers also play in the NFL — led the team in tackles in 1986 and 1987 and was a key reason Minnesota sported the league’s top defense in 1988 and 1989 by yards allowed.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
The sweeping structures bear a striking resemblance to the sensory organs sported by members of the insect world, which eventually granted them the nickname of the Antennae Galaxies.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Knueppel sported an extra piece of equipment against the Knicks.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
The Devon Avenue building, which sported a rooftop organic farm, has since been torn down.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
And 2000s fashion was back in full force, as partygoers sported capris with layered tank tops.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
This mid-Cretaceous omnivore was still actively growing and may have sported a coat of soft, fuzzy filaments, giving it a physical appearance similar to that of a small lamb.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
The actress sported heeled platform penny loafers, featuring the classic penny shape, with a strap across the vamp, apron stitching and a rounded square toe.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sported
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The Timberwolves also played without starting forward Jaden McDaniels (right knee soreness) and guard Ayo Dosunmu (right calf soreness).—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Neither Green nor Booker played in the fourth quarter as the Suns cruised to the victory.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Head coach Geno Auriemma danced in a cowboy hat.—
Megan Armstrong,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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People swayed to Cléopâtre's music on Sunday, with some singing along and blowing her kisses, while performers in colorful clothes danced on stage.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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About 20 relatives and friends of the sergeant have filled three center courtroom gallery benches during the trial, including when prosecutors displayed five autopsy photos to the jury.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 27,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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For Gulf economies, being dollar-pegged remains a major risk on the inflation front, Iqbal said, adding that traditional safe havens — namely gold — have displayed characteristics more akin to a risk asset, shaped by the strengthening dollar and rising interest rate expectations.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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Sansone, though, says the lien was executed years ago and the documents were recreated in 2026 due to loss of the initial paperwork.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Mar. 2026
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For example, costumes had to be recreated using more fire-retardant fabrics, and Beetz’s famous head of hair needed its own precautionary measures.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Mar. 2026
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The bunny changed her life, and Berman hopped into action.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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On a recent morning, birds chirped and hopped from tree to tree under a clear blue morning sky as a man in a respirator and protective earmuffs worked on what remained of Vazquez’s property, which was fenced off from the street.—
Fedor Zarkhin,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Carnival celebrations from this time period also exhibited class conflict.—
Tim Brinkhof,
JSTOR Daily,
1 Apr. 2026
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Atlanta begins work today with no more concern for the clock-changing order, put into effect Sunday morning, than would be exhibited had the sun, of its own accord, started to rise and set on a new schedule.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The world of dance has leapt long in fashion’s collective imagination—but the reign of the ballet flat may, finally, be twirling off.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
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However, Jackson Merrill leaped and robbed McGonigle of his first home run.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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While Judge and Stanton exhibited premium power, Schlittler flashed premium stuff.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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But Ware has had an up and down second NBA season that has flashed his intriguing potential as a three-and-D 7-footer at times and also has had Spoelstra publicly calling him out and challenging him other times.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Sported.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sported. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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