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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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2
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
Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025
The sport of Flag Football has been approved as a sport, and this has led to much debate over professional football players participating in the sport.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 June 2025
Obama was also ridiculed for wearing a sleeveless dress for her first official portrait, though Jacqueline Kennedy sported the same look during her time in the White House without backlash.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 6 June 2025
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Noun
The commission would be tasked with exploring and implementing strategies to attract one or more sports franchises to Northwest Indiana, Harris said.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025
The sport of Flag Football has been approved as a sport, and this has led to much debate over professional football players participating in the sport.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
Verb
At the smaller yet still impressive end of the spectrum, Ousmane Dembele sported a 40 mm Rolex Daytona at the French Open and Rick Ross donned a 40 mm Avi & Co. for his media mixer in Georgia.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 June 2025
Obama was also ridiculed for wearing a sleeveless dress for her first official portrait, though Jacqueline Kennedy sported the same look during her time in the White House without backlash.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sport
Noun
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Amid unsettling changes, Americans touted the curative powers of the natural world, fueling the call for outdoor exercise and recreation, and laying the groundwork for the astounding growth of national and state park tourism.—
Time,
Time,
3 June 2025
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April’s report showed that job openings increased across most sectors, with some of the largest upswings seen in arts, entertainment and recreation; mining and logging; information; and professional and business services.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Scottie Scheffler, coming off three wins in his last four starts, had his sixth straight round over par in the U.S. Open with a game that didn’t look familiar.—
Doug Ferguson,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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There’s a striped, stretch terry collection of tops and bottoms that are perfect for hitting a soccer game, then heading out to lunch with friends, the partners said.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2025
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The Guardian Officer responded to my protests with dirt and ridicule.—
Jeff Kaufman,
Time,
30 May 2025
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His private life was made the subject of national gossip and ridicule.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
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Surrounded by her animals at home, Lin watched re-runs of The Big Bang Theory, practicing the cadence of the words, the rising sound of a joke, the pacing of each phrase.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 June 2025
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The site’s users took great joy in watching the feud in real time, responding to the showdown between the president and the world’s wealthiest man with jokes and memes.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Sarah Snook, who played Shiv Roy on that HBO drama, was nominated (and went on to win!), following in the footsteps of her costars Jeremy Strong and Keiran Culkin.—
Melissa Locker,
Time,
9 June 2025
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While some sleep or watch movies, a small group plays poker.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
Verb
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As the track blasted, Parker occasionally clapped along and danced in place.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
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Our man is an accountant skipping out on a day of work who winds up in a busy square and, inexplicably, begins to dance to the beat of a drumming busker.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Since its purchase, the guitar has been displayed at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney, raising awareness of the challenges faced by creative professionals, particularly in the wake of global disruptions to the arts sector.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Although each of their first-rounders this decade now has made the majors, to this point only Neto has displayed star potential.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 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,
5 June 2025
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This is especially significant with the planet of love in your sixth house of daily routines, so consider this all the more reason to request a personal day for some well-deserved rest and relaxation.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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“Sport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sport. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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