1
as in ridicules
the making of unkind jokes as a way of showing one's scorn for someone or something
taught their children that it was not polite to make sport of others
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2
as in jokes
a person or thing that is made fun of
had become the long-suffering sport of the village
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as in plays
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 dances
to play and run about happily
the millionaire's grandchildren sporting on the estate's spacious grounds
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as in displays
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 sports
Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
The confluence of events creates an uncertainty about both the present and future of women’s sports leagues in America.
—Chris Deubert, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
New York — Funding for public train and bus services is so dire that one of the largest cities in America must rely on a sports gambling company to help.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
An auction at this year’s Rare Impact Fund Benefit will include exclusive Rare Beauty experiences, vacation package at five-star resorts and spas, and signed sports memorabilia from legendary athletes.
—Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2025
Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
The planet also sports faint rings made of dust and ice, adding to its mysterious allure.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 30 Aug. 2025
The vaulted primary bedroom sports an inviting bath with a pedestal soaking tub and access to a large outdoor lava rock shower, while a cupola up top has two separate decks.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
Bar, who sports a crew cut and gray stubble, started his military career as a fighter in the Sayeret Matkal, Israel's counterterrorism agency, participating in numerous covert operations.
—Yaakov Katz, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Fox’s Saturday nights have been mainly sports the past couple years with a mix of baseball, college football, college basketball and motorsports.
—Joe Reedy, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
He sports size-15 skates, which are almost impossible to find, and size-17 sneakers, larger than those worn by most NBA players.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
And the unit sports a large cooling fan that's been optimized for quiet operation, which can get as low as 28 dB/m.
—New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2025
Now, the brand sports a wider array of footwear, while the strappy Z models remain the flagship design.
—Clay Abney, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
Winners are announced each Friday online and in the print edition of the Mercury News and East Bay Times sports sections.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
The confluence of events creates an uncertainty about both the present and future of women’s sports leagues in America.
—Chris Deubert, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
New York — Funding for public train and bus services is so dire that one of the largest cities in America must rely on a sports gambling company to help.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
An auction at this year’s Rare Impact Fund Benefit will include exclusive Rare Beauty experiences, vacation package at five-star resorts and spas, and signed sports memorabilia from legendary athletes.
—Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
In one scene, Grandmama and Wednesday go hunting, and Grandmama sports a hunting jacket.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
The planet also sports faint rings made of dust and ice, adding to its mysterious allure.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 30 Aug. 2025
The vaulted primary bedroom sports an inviting bath with a pedestal soaking tub and access to a large outdoor lava rock shower, while a cupola up top has two separate decks.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
Bar, who sports a crew cut and gray stubble, started his military career as a fighter in the Sayeret Matkal, Israel's counterterrorism agency, participating in numerous covert operations.
—Yaakov Katz, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Fox’s Saturday nights have been mainly sports the past couple years with a mix of baseball, college football, college basketball and motorsports.
—Joe Reedy, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
He sports size-15 skates, which are almost impossible to find, and size-17 sneakers, larger than those worn by most NBA players.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
And the unit sports a large cooling fan that's been optimized for quiet operation, which can get as low as 28 dB/m.
—New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2025
Now, the brand sports a wider array of footwear, while the strappy Z models remain the flagship design.
—Clay Abney, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sports
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That means having to cut jokes that don't fit his do-no-harm MO.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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His voice is exuberant, especially when cracking jokes.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Star actor Ólafur Darri Ólafsson who plays the charismatic chef and ex-convict trying to rebuild his life and reputation, will attend the Spanish event, next to co-writers and producers Jónas Margeir Ingólfsson and Hörður Rúnarsson of Act4.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
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George Clooney plays the titular protagonist, a famous movie actor who embarks on a journey of self-discovery confronting both his past and present, accompanied by his devoted manager Ron (Adam Sandler).—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
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In the final seconds of the Sex and the City revival series, Carrie dances down the hallway of her Gramercy Park townhome in a flirty outfit while Barry White plays, embracing her singledom.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Writing, directing and starring in Maddie’s Secret is an impressive balancing act from Early, who displays a sharp understanding of what moments in Maddie’s life are most suited for comedy.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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White oak White oak is a large shade tree displays deep red to coppery-brown fall color.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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First-round rookie Colston Loveland should see ample targets from the second-year Williams.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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In previous years, attacks on energy targets have intensified in the run up to and during winter.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Each morning, Walter gets out his cart or walker, and Angus hops straight in, ready for that day's adventure.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Gaga is currently touring her seventh album with the Mayhem Ball Tour, which kicked off mid-July in Las Vegas and will stop off in Miami, New York City, Toronto and Chicago before the singer-songwriter hops the pond to cities like London, Milan, Barcelona and others.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
30 Aug. 2025
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A number of the Smithsonian items and exhibits the White House objected to are no longer or never were put on display or were only posted online, USA TODAY found.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Across the key pillars—Growth, Profitability, Financial Stability, and Downturn Resilience—United Therapeutics exhibits very strong operations and balance sheet health, leaving little cause for concern at present levels.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The victims said the thief stole close to $60,000 in cash and dozens of checks that were inside the box.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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And none of those figures includes losses victims were too embarrassed to report.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Sports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sports. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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