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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
Justin sported a red beanie, a matching red sweatshirt and sweatpants.
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Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
The Office alum, 45, sported a dark grey glen plaid suit, with a coordinating vest, a black tie and black patent leather loafers.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Bautista sported a classic Blue Jays jersey and a black hat while carrying a bat in one hand.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The Michigan Wolverines team Rose played with – known as the Fab Five – all sported similar hairstyles during their time in college to represent that attitude on the court.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Caglianone, who sported a full beard, listened intently as questions came his way rapid-fire.
—Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
Versace Medusa ’95 Satin Corset Top This, dear reader, is the exact Versace corset top that Swift sported not only while out and about with Travis Kelce but also during a surprise SNL appearance in October 2023.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
In 2022, 21 of the 64 seeded singles players (top 32 in either men’s or women’s) were sponsored by Nike, but this year only 11 out of 64 sported the brand.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Osaka’s Labubus at Flushing Meadows have sported varying color schemes and nicknames, all decked out with shiny get-ups.
—Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
The Office alum, 45, sported a dark grey glen plaid suit, with a coordinating vest, a black tie and black patent leather loafers.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Bautista sported a classic Blue Jays jersey and a black hat while carrying a bat in one hand.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The Michigan Wolverines team Rose played with – known as the Fab Five – all sported similar hairstyles during their time in college to represent that attitude on the court.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Caglianone, who sported a full beard, listened intently as questions came his way rapid-fire.
—Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
Versace Medusa ’95 Satin Corset Top This, dear reader, is the exact Versace corset top that Swift sported not only while out and about with Travis Kelce but also during a surprise SNL appearance in October 2023.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
In 2022, 21 of the 64 seeded singles players (top 32 in either men’s or women’s) were sponsored by Nike, but this year only 11 out of 64 sported the brand.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Osaka’s Labubus at Flushing Meadows have sported varying color schemes and nicknames, all decked out with shiny get-ups.
—Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sported
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The Falcons played their opener two weeks ago and then had a bye.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Sep. 2025
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The team behind the research noted that many of these genes are tied to developmental delay, which may have played a role in the slower pace of postnatal brain growth in humans compared to chimpanzees.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Like Spears’ 2001 performance, Carpenter also danced under rain.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
8 Sep. 2025
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Lewis might be the most popular backup QB to hit the Mile High City since Drew Lock danced his way into Front Range hearts.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
5 Sep. 2025
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Anphsin 12-Piece Velvet Pumpkin Set Luxe velvet is the fabric of fall, and these soft and sophisticated velvet pumpkins can be displayed in a variety of ways.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Hong Kong and Beijing — At a busy market in a small town of China’s Hebei province, Labubu is no longer the coveted collectible displayed in glass cases.—
Haicen Yang,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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Archival film appears inside a camera housing, and recreated battle moments use AI colorization and 3D modeling.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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In 2005, the duo recreated his signature Rabbit sculpture as a platinum necklace pendant.—
Violet Goldstone,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Food and Drink The resort offers in-room dining 24/7, so my husband and I enjoyed breakfast in our fluffy robes on the patio while adorable bunnies hopped around on the lawn nearby.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Sep. 2025
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But the filmmaker’s distinct fondness for the bygone era of a slightly less gentrified downtown is evident, and goes a long way to adding color and a sense of character to what sometimes feels like After Hours hopped up on Red Bull and Zima.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
28 Aug. 2025
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Steep, rugged terrain with grass and brush is exhibited over most of the fire area with heavy fuels in flatter topography near the Teakettle Experimental Forest.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Investigators said Travis Decker exhibited mental health issues before the girls' killings, court filings obtained by USA TODAY show.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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But the way Herbert flashed early in his career, tossing seven touchdown passes and only one interception in a 2021 season sweep of the defending AFC champion Chiefs, had come to feel like a tease.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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James’ strike flashed in at the near post and started a huge party for Colombia fans in Barranquilla.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Woolen leaped to snag the ball but faded backward while doing so.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Somehow, Tonges stepped in front of Woolen, leaped into the air and snagged the football for the game-winning score.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Sported.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sported. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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