make sport of

phrase

Definition of make sport ofnext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for make sport of
make fun of
Phrase
  • Some made fun of the company for treating its AI as a conscious being with feelings.
    — Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Young Dolly felt special wearing her handmade coat, but classmates made fun of her.
    — Tracey Teo, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026
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“Make sport of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make%20sport%20of. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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