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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
Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 12 Mar. 2026
In Lake, the survey of more than 6,500 high school students found 87% were against moving school start times, citing part-time jobs and after-school sports practices.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
The people who should be as jaded as the players are the owners, who must tire of excuses from sporting directors and managers about the limited results all this capital expenditure is delivering.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The 2026 edition will spotlight the Bay Area’s dynamic ecosystem, where championship franchises, emerging women’s sports properties, global events leadership and institutional capital intersect.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 12 Mar. 2026
In Lake, the survey of more than 6,500 high school students found 87% were against moving school start times, citing part-time jobs and after-school sports practices.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
Zendaya was seen Tuesday at Paris Fashion Week sporting a plain gold band on her ring finger.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
The people who should be as jaded as the players are the owners, who must tire of excuses from sporting directors and managers about the limited results all this capital expenditure is delivering.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sport
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Leland Couch, the Little Rock parks and recreation director, told the board last week that the city was offered the opportunity to apply for FEMA funding to construct two different safe rooms following the March 31, 2023, tornado that caused major damage across the metro area.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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The two shared an embrace in what looks like the set (or a recreation) of Hannah’s iconic Malibu home.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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Two Condron free throws with 31 seconds to go in the third quarter put UCSD ahead 38-37 for the first time since the game’s opening minutes.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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The difference in the game was arguably offensive rebounding, as the Panthers grabbed nine more offensive boards than the Bears.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2026
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Clinton later faced impeachment proceedings in December 1998, while Lewinsky became a global target of ridicule and humiliation.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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The movement has gained traction on social media, leading to demonization and ridicule.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
10 Mar. 2026
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Its massive size even became the subject of a joke in the film High Society, in which the actress chose to wear her real-life ring instead of a prop one.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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My sister got these jokes and these hands.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Herro and Powell, who are the Heat’s two leading scorers this season, entered Tuesday with just 173 minutes played together this season.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
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Kings coach Doug Christie said Westbrook also ranks among the very best point guards to ever play the game.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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At one point, the twins danced up to their father, cradling the championship trophy between their arms.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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She’s danced for pop singer Paula Abdul (who’s often credited with dancing getting to the forefront of pop music) actor Dick Van Dyke and reggaeton artist Ozuna.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
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The Manus logo is displayed on a smartphone screen, with the Meta logo visible in the background.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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Considered a national hero for Finns, his trophies are displayed in a glass cabinet.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Chen follows her into moments of joy and relaxation.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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With its love for happy hour and sprawling beaches, the Florida Keys is perhaps the best embodiment of rest and relaxation in the United States.—
Teaghan Skulszki,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Sport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sport. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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