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as in playing
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 dancing
to play and run about happily
the millionaire's grandchildren sporting on the estate's spacious grounds
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as in displaying
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 sporting
Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
Collins has taken over roster decisions this season following the departure of longtime general manager and club president Todd Dunivant, who took the sporting director job with New York City FC of the MLS in December.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Hannah Malach, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
Once Ali returns from his exile an absurdly wealthy man (and sporting a comically fake mustache), his brutality consumes everyone around him, and Yıldız’s hatred of him grows.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Snow Pants Snow pants, ski pants, or bibs are waterproof or water-resistant bottoms designed to keep you warm during winter sporting activities.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
Collins has taken over roster decisions this season following the departure of longtime general manager and club president Todd Dunivant, who took the sporting director job with New York City FC of the MLS in December.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
Last month, Brown switched up her hair twice within the same week, sporting waist-length locks days after debuting a bob.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
Once Ali returns from his exile an absurdly wealthy man (and sporting a comically fake mustache), his brutality consumes everyone around him, and Yıldız’s hatred of him grows.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sporting
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Spending time reading with, singing with, or playing games with close pals and family is at the heart of Danish happiness and hygge-ness.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Karen was last seen playing outside her home on January 11, 1996, according to CNN affiliate KOLD.—
Elise Hammond,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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See the scene And while a big tent on the beach packed with people downing burgers, drinking tequila or Kim Crawford wine and dancing to a DJ with a soft spot for Bad Bunny is not exactly luxurious, the black truffle remained for this event.—
Connie Ogle
Updated February 20,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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Keep them tucked in for subtle, low-light intimacy, or open them fully and get everyone dancing.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Feb. 2026
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Avoid a tourist trap by choosing one displaying the official sticker of a Guignol marionette.—
John Brunton,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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From the arched shelves displaying thread, canvases and pins inside the small shop to the paint on the walls and exterior of the business, nothing has been accomplished alone.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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Others came to support neighbors and friends who had lost a loved one, or showed up just because community ties grow strong in small mountain towns where people share both the hardships of extreme weather and the joys of recreating outdoors.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Da Realest’s production is much closer to recreating the atmosphere that ruled Flint’s airwaves and blocks this past decade.—
Matthew Ritchie,
Pitchfork,
23 Feb. 2026
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The salon’s weekly Moonlight series brings together Hong Kong’s creative crowd for drinks, conversation, and genre-hopping DJ performances.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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The whole family will find merriment in hopping aboard the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, a four-hour, 26-mile, round-trip journey that begins and ends at the historic depot in Blue Ridge.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
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According to Burbank Police Department arrest records, the actress came to the station in the early hours of Friday exhibiting clear signs of alcohol intoxication.—
Vivian Kwarm,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The model was critiqued by the judging panel for not exhibiting much emotion in her photos.—
Malia Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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But as the hype around the impending World Cup has risen month-by-month, so has the number — to 4,095 in November, leaping to 4,248 active listings in December.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
21 Feb. 2026
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The most fascinating part of Chaharshanbe Suri is the practice of jumping over bonfires—a ritual that involves a chant while leaping over flames to ask the fire to take away woes and offer good health and energy in its place.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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Mobility-accessible rooms come with roll-in showers, flashing door knockers, and hearing kits, among other thoughtful amenities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Be especially cautious in school zones and watch for children and the flashing lights of school buses.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Sporting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sporting. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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