making sport of

phrase

present participle of make sport of

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for making sport of
Phrase
  • That burden is especially unique for someone like Kyle Gordon, a musician whose whole career is built around making fun of other musicians.
    David Mack, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • In her posts, Paul, who is on a break from filming, called out the cast for making fun of her personal drama.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 10 July 2026
Phrase
  • Kimmel joked in the caption Jimmy Kimmel is once again poking fun at Mitch McConnell’s health updates.
    Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
  • The film, which debuts on Apple TV on July 24, serves as a sweet ode to this burgeoning pastime, while still poking fun at its foibles.
    Sean Gregory, Time, 23 July 2026
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“Making sport of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/making%20sport%20of. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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