1
as in to amuse
to cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied
disported themselves with silly games while they waited in the airport
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2
as in to play
to engage in activity for amusement
a full-service resort where vacationers may disport at a variety of indoor and outdoor activities
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as in to cavort
to play and run about happily
the puppies disported in the backyard while we ate on the patio
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as in to display
to present so as to invite notice or attention
football fans triumphantly disported the sports memorabilia for which they had just paid extravagant prices
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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.
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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
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
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The black-and-tan longhair dachshund, named Linky, appeared amused in the short clip shared to TikTok on August 5 by his owner, under @lincolnshiresausagedog.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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The same friends who drove the country last summer decided to drop off their rental car in Dubrovnik and fly one-way back to Zagreb, amused to be on the same cramped flight with the exceptionally tall members of the Croatian men’s basketball team.—
Amy Nelson,
Twin Cities,
10 Aug. 2025
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The Indianapolis Colts are playing against the Baltimore Ravens in the 7 p.m. EDT slot followed by the Philadelphia Eagles and Cincinnati Bengals at 7:30 p.m. EDT and the Las Vegas Raiders and Seattle Seahawks at 10 p.m. EDT.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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In their new action-comedy movie The Pickup, Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson play armored truck drivers who are reluctantly pulled into a casino heist when a burglar (Keke Palmer) hijacks their vehicle.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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To match its maritime origins, it was incised with designs of cavorting Tritons and surmounted with a silver Neptune riding a hippocampus—a lot of gaudy ornament around a big brown husk.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
26 June 2025
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As a member of the gentry, Thomas is crossing class lines by cavorting with the fishermen who work for his father-in-law.—
B. Pietras
June 10,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2025
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In the deli area, Jennie-O low sodium turkey breast displayed in the reach-in display cooler had been opened on July 16.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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However, those who are less party-minded will love other events like the Classic Car Parade, and should plan on visiting the oversized flower displays that decorate the city.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Sears cannot return for 15 days, which is when the Padres could entertain using a six-man rotation during a stretch of 13 straight games.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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Enjoy entertaining diversions, the arts, the entertainment world, sports and playful times with kids.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
4 Aug. 2025
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Assateague’s famed wild horses frolic along the shore and through the wetlands.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 Aug. 2025
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Now, all the animals frolic in the outdoor Kids Adventure Outpost — except the pigeons, which need to remain indoors for security reasons.—
Calista Oetama,
Sacbee.com,
16 July 2025
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Mary Shelley’s creature didn’t dance in tux and tails.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The stunning display is caused by solar particles interacting with Earth’s magnetic field, and tonight's conditions are just right for the colors to be seen dancing across the sky — weather permitting.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Dracula exhibits a gleeful, chaotic vulgarity, yet Jude’s sideways vampire history concludes on a note of reconciliation and hope.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Aug. 2025
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Additionally, 132 remains also had exhibited cut marks including slicing, scraping, and chopping.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Disport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disport. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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