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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
Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 19 May 2025
Elite institutions have been the main targets, specifically those that the administration feels have not adequately addressed a) antisemitism, b) pro-Palestinian activists, or c) transgender athletes who compete in women’s sports.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
The marque’s business-savvy United States importer Max Hoffman urged the factory—looking to broaden its reach—to build a sporting street version of the racer for his relatively untapped market.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 16 May 2025
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Noun
The conversation, led by Lindsay Peoples, delved into the evolving intersection of sport, fashion, and identity, a topic Harrison is no stranger to.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 19 May 2025
Elite institutions have been the main targets, specifically those that the administration feels have not adequately addressed a) antisemitism, b) pro-Palestinian activists, or c) transgender athletes who compete in women’s sports.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Verb
The veteran southpaw made 13 appearances at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre this season, sporting a 4.50 ERA across 12 innings.
—Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
The marque’s business-savvy United States importer Max Hoffman urged the factory—looking to broaden its reach—to build a sporting street version of the racer for his relatively untapped market.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sport
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Digital recreations of a young Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill (as Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker) have also appeared in the franchise.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Julia Sanchez, a recreation supervisor, said each year the Park District selects a different park for people to explore on Kids to Parks Day.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
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An’s game of choice, Apex Legends, is a particularly taxing one.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2025
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The best players in the history of the game won at the highest level, with deep playoff runs and titles along the way.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Researchers identified patterns of ridicule, emotional withdrawal and isolation, often co-occurring and reinforcing each other.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Even the country’s closest democratic allies and largest trading partners, Canada and Mexico, faced ridicule, seemingly arbitrary import tax rates, and threats of territorial ambition.—
Michael Wilner,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Here’s why and what happened CT proposal noted halfway across globe and becomes butt of jokes.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
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Sarah Sherman became the butt of a joke in Johansson's musical monologue, with the MCU alum suggesting Sherman had been axed from the show without her knowledge.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
25 May 2025
Verb
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While physicians don’t have a definitive answer as to why heart failure typically causes cognitive decline, the following factors may play a role: Changes to the heart.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
16 May 2025
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In his new Max series premiering Thursday, Duster, Holloway plays an Arizona getaway driver in the early 1970s.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2025
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There’s singing, dancing, bubbles and of course the Hot Dog Dance so synonymous with the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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The music video is no different, with psychedelic graphics, bright colors and dancing Smurfs galore (with Rihanna, 37, playing Smurfette).—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Good objects to display include small paintings, pottery, baskets, seashells, or a framed postcard.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
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Like Leads and Contacts, Insightly displays Opportunities in a table by default.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 May 2025
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Here, guests will find nail therapy rooms with zero-gravity chairs, a hydro therapy room, a med-spa room, and a relaxation room.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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The class encompasses information about exercises to prepare the mother for birth, relaxation and coping techniques, pain control options, labor positioning, induction and C-section basics, recovery and welcoming baby.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 May 2025
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“Sport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sport. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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