make sport of

phrase

Definition of make sport ofnext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for make sport of
Phrase
  • The Storm Runner, by JC Cervantes The Storm Runner is the first book in a trilogy about Mayan mythology, following Zane Obispo, a 13-year-old with a limp who gets made fun of at school.
    Kavya Dhillon, Parents, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Those on the inside were initially compelled to make fun of it.
    Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026
Phrase
  • Mom grabbed the rag on the table and wiped the clean corner, dumped the rag in the sink, then turned to Crazy.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026
  • As staff piled more rags on top, the temperature inside the trash can rose, causing the materials to spontaneously combust.
    Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 21 Aug. 2026
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“Make sport of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make%20sport%20of. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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