DISPORTED Synonyms: 210 Similar and Opposite Words

disported

verb

past tense of disport

as in amused

to cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied disported themselves with silly games while they waited in the airport

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as in played

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 danced

to play and run about happily the puppies disported in the backyard while we ate on the patio

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as in displayed

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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Verb

This kind of conversation always leaves me half-amused, half-terrified.

— Alicja Turczyk, The Dial, 29 Sep. 2026
Goddard said she was amused during last week’s performances to serve audiences a complimentary cup and saucer of Abigail’s tea blend and gauge flavor reactions.

— Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of amused

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Those emotions certainly were appropriate following Miami’s closer-than-expected 15-10 loss in Minnesota on Sunday, a game in which the defense played valiantly and Ollie Gordon reached the 100-yard mark.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
The reporting on such matters is well-established, in the stories of Wall Street Journal journalist Jeff Horwitz (played here by Jeremy Allen White) and many others.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of played

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Salgado-Medina made a 51-yard field goal for the final margin as the Wildcats danced along with coach Brennan on the sideline.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
Milena Canonero’s Oscar-winning costumes dress mannequins modeled on Kirsten Dunst and Jason Schwartzman, positioned beneath historical portraits and busts in the very rooms where the real figures once danced and broke bread.

— Ben Croll, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of danced

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At trial, a neurological expert testified that Linton had a seizure in the lead up to the collision, and a psychiatrist said Linton displayed psychotic symptoms weeks after the crash that were consistent with the aftermath of a seizure.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
On Facebook, Lee’s account displayed a picture of the young Chinese man from behind, rippling shoulders framed in a weight lifter’s tank top.

— Eamon Javers, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of displayed

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Less than 30 minutes by car to both Bath and Bristol, there’s plenty to keep all ages entertained, but perhaps the best thing to do is to enjoy the tranquility of the home’s river views before venturing out for dinner in a nearby pub.

— Katie Silcox, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
Onboard the 2,713-passenger Disney Magic, you’ll be entertained throughout the cruise with Broadway-caliber shows, a 212-foot-long drop slide, fireworks at sea, and more.

— Megan duBois, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of entertained

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During her pregnancy, Katie recreated the cover of her mom’s iconic 1990 workout video, Pregnancy Plus Workout.

— Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026
The San Felipe Fort was recreated in Central London during winter by a creative team led by a female cinematographer, editor and production designer.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of recreated

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The sight of Howe leading his players around the ground as Sunderland cavorted in front of their supporters, high in level seven, was excruciating.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2026
Andy Samberg cavorted on behalf of Hellmann’s mayonnaise, dressed as some sort of off-kilter Neil Diamond wanna-be.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 9 Feb. 2026

Definition of cavorted

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Smith exhibited no nerves as the opener, throwing 2 2/3 scoreless innings after his three scoreless frames in Game 1 of the wild-card series.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2026
Nonprofits exhibited alongside dealers, noted the paper; that combination has since become de rigueur at many such events.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

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