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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
Gauff sported her second signature shoe, the Coco CG2, while Sabalenka wore the Nike Vapor 12.
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Out in western Wyandotte, Mulvany Henry’s supporters packed a ballroom in the new Margaritaville resort, and many of them sported t-shirts with her name on them.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
New York City has not had a mayor with a beard since 1913, when William Jay Gaynor sported one.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, Aire sported a dark gray onesie and rested his head on a white waffle blanket.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
The driver of their getaway car, a blue Hyundai Elantra, sported a white hoodie sweatshirt, black pants, gray sneakers and black gloves.
—Nicholas Williams, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
The square nail—once considered a holdover from suburban nail salons—has regained popularity in a variety of lengths after beauty trendsetters like Kendall Jenner and Cynthia Erivo sported the look.
—María Munsuri, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2025
Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Out in western Wyandotte, Mulvany Henry’s supporters packed a ballroom in the new Margaritaville resort, and many of them sported t-shirts with her name on them.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
New York City has not had a mayor with a beard since 1913, when William Jay Gaynor sported one.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, Aire sported a dark gray onesie and rested his head on a white waffle blanket.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
The driver of their getaway car, a blue Hyundai Elantra, sported a white hoodie sweatshirt, black pants, gray sneakers and black gloves.
—Nicholas Williams, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
The square nail—once considered a holdover from suburban nail salons—has regained popularity in a variety of lengths after beauty trendsetters like Kendall Jenner and Cynthia Erivo sported the look.
—María Munsuri, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sported
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There were rows of records, stacks of photos and the original Midnite Jamboree stage where legends like Elvis Presley, Hank Williams, Patsy Cline and Garth Brooks once played.—
Laura L. Davis,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Nov. 2025
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In the iconic film, Spacek — who stars in the new film Die, My Love — played the title character, a misfit high schooler.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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Winner of season 12 (May 24, 2011) Hines Ward and Kym Johnson danced their way to the crown right before Ward's last season with the Pittsburgh Steelers.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
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An energized defense danced, joked and celebrated on the field.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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Brown said the store is in a small car port attached to the garage, and the produce is displayed on tables and in refrigerated cases.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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As both a player and in his post-playing career, Craig has displayed an ability to elevate those around him.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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In a series of high-pressure, high-temperature experiments designed to mimic the fiery beginnings of a young planet, scientists recreated the extreme environment where such worlds' molten rock and hydrogen gas interact.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The Heeler family home is recreated in uncanny detail—from Bandit’s armchair to the backyard barbecue—with interactive games (led by a cheeky garden gnome named Rhonda), music, and secret nooks that delight kids and grown-ups.—
Alli Forde,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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Norman-Lester scored on a 4-yard run late in the third quarter and Calloway hopped over a defender during a 27-yard TD run early in the fourth for a 42-20 lead.—
Bernie Wilson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Florida’s lieutenant governor hopped on the bandwagon Friday, hoping to inject anti-Mamdani sentiment to boost his preferred candidate, Emilio Gonzalez, in the campaign to succeed Suarez as Miami’s mayor.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The main stars were the hundreds of cattle exhibited in that year’s livestock show.—
Patrick Salland,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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Sabrya Meflah, president of Fine Fragrances at International Flavors & Fragrances, who exhibited at the fair with its SENS Perfumery Studio, said the Middle Eastern influence on global fragrance is transformative.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Just as Victor appeared to break open, Jackson leaped into the air, stretched his right arm skyward and pulled down a dazzling one-handed catch at the 3-yard line.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Gorst smiled shaking Yapp’s hand after the match, but the disappointment on his face was clear while Yapp leapt atop the table to celebrate his major championship.—
Jeremy Herb,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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And his feel and vision on the puck flashed.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The lookalike duo flashed their identical warm smiles while attending the Mothers & Daughters 4 Choice event back in '94.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Sported.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sported. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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