sporting 1 of 2

noun

Definition of sportingnext
as in gambolling

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sporting

2 of 2

verb

present participle of sport
1
as in playing
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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2
as in dancing
to play and run about happily the millionaire's grandchildren sporting on the estate's spacious grounds

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3
as in displaying
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 Synonyms for sporting
  1. playing
  2. recreating
  3. exhibiting
  4. leaping
  5. showing
  6. unveiling
  7. merrymaking
  8. skipping
Verb
  • The holiday break is coming at the wrong time for the Penguins, who are playing easily their best hockey of the season.
    Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Thanks for playing — and share your scores in the comments!
    Mark Cooper, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of playing
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  • Currently, the vehicles are capable of recreating 90–95 percent of the speed of a human driver, according to Pau.
    Roberto Baldwin, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Another thing that impresses me a lot more is its commitment to recreating the atmosphere and mise-en-scène of the feature films.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of recreating
Verb
  • The brash podcast even hosted presidential candidates exhibiting its influence and cultural relevance, according to YouTube.
    Pueng Vongs, The Mercury News, 19 Dec. 2024
  • But these appointments in public office are not just women exhibiting power.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of exhibiting
Verb
  • Dell suffered the injury after securing a leaping touchdown grab on a deep ball in the end zone during the third quarter.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The hats, which retail for $50 and feature Sun Day Red’s logo of a leaping tiger with 15 stripes — referencing the 15 majors that Woods has won during his career — have been a best-seller.
    Marissa Muller, WWD, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of leaping
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  • Nurses and doctors are especially vulnerable, with reports showing that 91% of emergency doctors and 25% of nurses have been victims of workplace violence.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Even more worrying, three-quarters of respondents do not understand why adjusting router settings is important, showing a significant gap in awareness about the risks associated with default configurations.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of showing
Verb
  • Little touches in these areas include unveiling a playlist with the pianist Wu Muye recently.
    Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Fashion giant Hugo Boss is making further steps toward meeting its sustainability pledge by unveiling on Wednesday the creation of an independent company for the recycling and reuse of deadstock materials.
    Martino Carrera, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of unveiling
Noun
  • The merrymaking vibes are cemented with a glowing carousel, nativity scenes (belénes), and loads of handcrafted ornaments and gifts to choose from.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The merrymaking is over, and the cold, gloomy feel of winter sets in — not the best recipe for a motivated staff.
    Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2024
Definition of merrymaking
Verb
  • The Next Generation The Kardashian-Jenners decided to go back to basics in 2015 after skipping a 2014 card and riding out a tumultuous year.
    Kate Hogan, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
  • However, medical experts recommend against skipping doses of these drugs.
    Bruce Gil, Quartz, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of skipping
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