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as in played
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 danced
to play and run about happily
the millionaire's grandchildren sporting on the estate's spacious grounds
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as in displayed
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 sported
Anderson also sported a monochromatic look featuring a wide-neck long-sleeve top and wide-leg pants.
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Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
The singer was attending her first McCartney show, and sported a cropped blazer.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Last-gen Snapdragon X chips sported 45 TOPS across the board, and Microsoft’s CoPilot+ program calls for a minimum of 40 TOPS to rate that designation.
—Wendy Sheehan Donnell, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
Williams sported Minnesota’s second-highest net rating — trailing only Napheesa Collier — among the major contributors this season, with the Lynx outscoring opponents by 13 points per 100 possessions with Williams on the court.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 22 Sep. 2025
Lopez sported an all-white ensemble of pants flared mid-calf and a bulbous jacket.
—Ana Karina Zatarain, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
Williams brought a small posse and sported a yellow shorts and blazer set.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
The singer was attending her first McCartney show, and sported a cropped blazer.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Last-gen Snapdragon X chips sported 45 TOPS across the board, and Microsoft’s CoPilot+ program calls for a minimum of 40 TOPS to rate that designation.
—Wendy Sheehan Donnell, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
Williams sported Minnesota’s second-highest net rating — trailing only Napheesa Collier — among the major contributors this season, with the Lynx outscoring opponents by 13 points per 100 possessions with Williams on the court.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 22 Sep. 2025
Lopez sported an all-white ensemble of pants flared mid-calf and a bulbous jacket.
—Ana Karina Zatarain, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
Williams brought a small posse and sported a yellow shorts and blazer set.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sported
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Like Nabers, Beckham played college football for the LSU Tigers, and like Nabers, Beckham began his NFL career as a first-round draft pick for the Giants.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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Mickey agreed, and Jimmy said Morgan played a great game.—
David Wysong,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
29 Sep. 2025
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Joining him was two-time NBA All-Star Baron Davis, who danced with Britt Stewart.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Sequins, rhinestones, and that dazzling aqua-orange palette are practically begging to be worn, danced in, and yes, painted right onto our nails.—
Abby Dupes,
Allure,
26 Sep. 2025
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Rheinmetall also displayed partnered weapons and rapid-response systems during the event.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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The images are part of her Immediate Family series that has been displayed for over 30 years.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
26 Sep. 2025
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The scene in question features a long kiss between Pacey and Tamara — which Jackson, 47, and Philipps, 46, recreated and then some, complete with a dramatic dip, to the delight of the crowd.—
Jen Juneau,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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Inspired by Greece, Di Petsa recreated sandy beaches as tan denim dresses with loose frays acting as sea foam crashing on shore.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Sep. 2025
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As Take Thai’s first year in business approached, Chris Cook’s parents, Faye and Roger Stinnett, hopped in their RV for a road trip from Ventura, California to Kentucky.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Sep. 2025
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So Sara hopped in a car and drove 13 hours to Texas as the search for her son continued.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Investigators said Travis Decker exhibited mental health issues before the girls' killings.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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Born in 1775 in London, Joseph Mallord William Turner exhibited artistic prowess at a young age and attended the British Royal Academy to develop his talent.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
26 Sep. 2025
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The girl’s dark-brown eyes flashed angrily.—
Domenico Starnone,
The Atlantic,
28 Sep. 2025
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Miss Sammie flashed the scolding look Jean had known since childhood, though playfully now.—
David Wright Faladé,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
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His two-point conversion did get intercepted by Dani Dennis-Sutton, which could have been a problem — except on the very next play, Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman leapt and picked off Allar to seal the biggest win yet of Lanning’s thus-far 40-6 tenure.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Inter Miami took a 1-0 lead right before the first half whistle when Tadeo Allende leaped and drilled in a header off a perfect cross from Jordi Alba.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Sported.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sported. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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