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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
Duke played without starting big man Patrick Ngongba II, who sported a boot on his right foot after halftime after going without one before.
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ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Back in the States, Novak Djokovic flexed his new Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon courtside at a Lakers game, while Hudson Williams sported a Hublot Classic Fusion on Saturday Night Live.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2026
Van Riemsdyk and Laughton happened to be texting that day about the Batman costume van Riemsdyk sported for his son’s birthday.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Oprah sported a billowing pair of khaki trousers with an oversized, balloon silhouette.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
Claire Danes sported a sleeveless, floor-length black gown with a column silhouette that had a white collar embellished with crystals.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026
People have sported the outfit on planes, to work, and to winter parties.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 28 Feb. 2026
More recently, Sofia Coppola has sported an eternity ring from Cartier, gifted to her by her husband Thomas Mars.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
During the show’s broadcast Wednesday morning, hosts Hoda Kotb, Craig Melvin and Carson Daly, as well as Jenna Bush Hager, Sheinelle Jones and Al Roker all sported small yellow ribbons, similar to the ones that have begun cropping up in Nancy’s Arizona neighborhood.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Back in the States, Novak Djokovic flexed his new Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon courtside at a Lakers game, while Hudson Williams sported a Hublot Classic Fusion on Saturday Night Live.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2026
Van Riemsdyk and Laughton happened to be texting that day about the Batman costume van Riemsdyk sported for his son’s birthday.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Oprah sported a billowing pair of khaki trousers with an oversized, balloon silhouette.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
Claire Danes sported a sleeveless, floor-length black gown with a column silhouette that had a white collar embellished with crystals.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026
People have sported the outfit on planes, to work, and to winter parties.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 28 Feb. 2026
More recently, Sofia Coppola has sported an eternity ring from Cartier, gifted to her by her husband Thomas Mars.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
During the show’s broadcast Wednesday morning, hosts Hoda Kotb, Craig Melvin and Carson Daly, as well as Jenna Bush Hager, Sheinelle Jones and Al Roker all sported small yellow ribbons, similar to the ones that have begun cropping up in Nancy’s Arizona neighborhood.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sported
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Biel, who played so well in 2025 Charlotte FC brought him back on permanent transfer in 2026, received a pass from Ashley Westwood on a set play and fired a shot into the back of the net.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
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The two teams played their Class 6A Division ll girls state championship basketball game at the Alamodome in San Antonio on March 7, 2026.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
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In the distance, rays of light danced off Pure Amazon.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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The two had a few drinks together and danced.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The prosecution displayed dozens of items of evidence in front of the jury, including guns that were found during home searches and an antifa flag.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2026
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The victim was approached by four male suspects who displayed a knife and repeatedly punched him, according to law enforcement.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2026
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Detailed simulations showcased that photoelectric feedback discharges can be recreated inside small solid blocks in a lab setting.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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It was recreated by production designer Alex DiGerlando for Ryan Murphy's Love Story.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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Francis hopped to the stage and motioned to his co-producers, Fred Roos and Gray Frederickson, to give their speeches first.—
Paul Fischer,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Mar. 2026
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According to the app's findings, Reese’s Peanut Butter Bunnies hopped into the top spot in 35 states, including California, Florida, New York, and Texas.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
11 Mar. 2026
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Previous editions, exhibited at Jeffrey Deitch and AF Projects, gave us Kenny Scharf launching the little gold man into deep space, Karon Davis recasting him as an ancient Egyptian deity and Austyn Weiner turning him into a mischievous mail-art project.—
THR Staff,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Mar. 2026
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Those tracks exhibited his penchant for vocal pyrotechnics that burst into plumes of raw emotion.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
10 Mar. 2026
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Jarred Vanderbilt leaped into the laps of front-row fans.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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More than 300 hopefuls all stretched, leaped, and lifted during the open tryouts inside Merritt Clubs Downtown Athletic Club— hoping to make the cut.—
Janay Reece,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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That law does not say the driver’s license itself must be flashed.—
Jim Radcliffe,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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The interesting name in the mix is Elliss, a 22-year-old 2023 third-round pick who’s flashed big-time pass-rush potential when healthy but has been banged up through his two years in Denver.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Sported.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sported. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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