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as in recreation
activity engaged in to amuse oneself
I don't care terribly whether I actually catch any fish, as I'm just doing this for sport
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as in game
an attitude or manner not to be taken seriously
teasing that began in sport ended with some hateful words being exchanged
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as in ridicule
the making of unkind jokes as a way of showing one's scorn for someone or something
taught their children that it was not polite to make sport of others
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as in to play
to engage in activity for amusement
from sailing to snorkeling, each day we sported at a different activity offered by the beach resort
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as in to dance
to play and run about happily
the millionaire's grandchildren sporting on the estate's spacious grounds
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as in to display
to present so as to invite notice or attention
sported his flashy new car by driving it all over town
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Recent Examples of sport
Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
Both applications were part of CEO Sophie Goldschmidt’s vision to create a broader action sports governing body.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 29 Jan. 2026
New Atlas, 29 Jan. 2026
On Wednesday, the actress promoted her new film in Los Angeles, sporting a Markgong frock with multiple layers.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Researchers have also explored whether the benefits of quiet eye training can extend beyond sports.
—Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
Both applications were part of CEO Sophie Goldschmidt’s vision to create a broader action sports governing body.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
Horizon Aircraft's Cavorite X7 already sported a radical design, even within the wild world of hybrid eVTOLs.
—New Atlas, 29 Jan. 2026
On Wednesday, the actress promoted her new film in Los Angeles, sporting a Markgong frock with multiple layers.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sport
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The closures come as part of the yearslong overhaul of the interstate through the heart of the city, a project that is expected to snarl traffic and disrupt lakeside recreation through at least 2033.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Feb. 2026
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Funding goes toward road and sidewalk improvements, stormwater facilities, street lighting and the development and maintenance of parks and recreation facilities.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
3 Feb. 2026
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Chea finished with 11 points for Princeton (18-2, 6-1 Ivy League), which rebounded from a 73-67 loss to Columbia on Friday that ended the Tigers' 15-game win streak.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
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Parts of the game seemed circus-like, quite honestly.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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In a social situation where a single behavior can lead to accolades (if successful) or public ridicule (if failed), pushing risks past all reason may be understandable, particularly for individuals who have already built their identity and reputation around being an elite risk-taker.—
Christopher Ferguson,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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With the attention came ridicule and backlash.—
Brian Brant,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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But for too many of us, that proved an empty promise, the concept of work-life balance a cruel joke for women burned out from trying to take care of children and aging relatives, advance their careers (or even tread water in them), and meet other seemingly countless obligations.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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Verizon had no say over the fate of an actor who once played a fictional ad icon on its behalf, but consumers got the joke.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As officials continue to investigate and search for Nancy Guthrie, Walsh emphasizes the important role the public can play in missing persons cases when every second counts.—
Julia Bonavita , Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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How to play Mega Millions Player can pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers — five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Mall).—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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This super cute manicure features red, coral, and pink wavy stripes going down the middle of each nail like a winding road, while little white hearts and dots dance down the line.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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The first is that our love of music, and dance along with it, is just a happy accident of natural selection – tapping into our evolution to evoke delight.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Behind him was a screen displaying X posts.—
Donald Moynihan,
The Atlantic,
3 Feb. 2026
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Before treatments, guests can recline indoors with homemade lavender popcorn or enjoy sitting outside in the charming relaxation space filled with herbs and flowers.—
Asonta Benetti,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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In addition, some herbal teas may help reduce stress, promote relaxation, or improve digestion.—
Ann Pietrangelo,
Verywell Health,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Sport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sport. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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