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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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
George Caulkin, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics have the potential to further boost sports teams in the market.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2025
That game is currently logged as a forfeit on the high school sports tracking website MaxPreps.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Swathes of social media stars, including sessions with Twitch streamers, sports influencers and heads of digital media studios, speckled the lineup with talks on how to do creator content right.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
Those not familiar with the water sports world may not know the SipaBoards name, but the Australian company is a natural partner for BMW on this project.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2025
His recent contract extension with Saudi Arabian team Al-Nassr not only redefines player compensation but signals the increasing influence of Gulf states in global sports.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Like its predecessors, the Varg SM sports a sleek, motocross-style look.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
The bases are concrete, and each structure also sports metallic hardware that pins the work in place like an ancient insect.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
In Moonraker, Roger Moore sports a silver, reflective suit with a Union Jack and a name tag, built by Jacques Fonteray.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
Just take it from Cindy Crawford, who recently wore retro flare jeans, or Sofía Vergara, who repeatedly sports baggier styles à la Y2K.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Besides, the media ecosystem already sports several large conservative news outlets and dozens of right-leaning media personalities.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
The Super Cruiser sports an elevated handlebar, a padded Saddlemen seat with prominent back support, and a café-style quarter fairing by Memphis Shades.
—New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2025
Finally, there's Kiss of the Spider Woman, the remake of the movie based on the musical based on the play of the same name, which sports a lead performance from Jennifer Lopez that most assuredly will feature in future awards conversations.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2025
Noun
In one corner, a skeleton hangs from a frame; sports science is one of the qualifications delivered here.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics have the potential to further boost sports teams in the market.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2025
That game is currently logged as a forfeit on the high school sports tracking website MaxPreps.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Swathes of social media stars, including sessions with Twitch streamers, sports influencers and heads of digital media studios, speckled the lineup with talks on how to do creator content right.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
Those not familiar with the water sports world may not know the SipaBoards name, but the Australian company is a natural partner for BMW on this project.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2025
His recent contract extension with Saudi Arabian team Al-Nassr not only redefines player compensation but signals the increasing influence of Gulf states in global sports.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
The store, which sports an open floor plan and an abundance of natural light, will offer the entire range of Hermès apparel, leather goods, jewelry and shoes for men and women.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Like its predecessors, the Varg SM sports a sleek, motocross-style look.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
The bases are concrete, and each structure also sports metallic hardware that pins the work in place like an ancient insect.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
In Moonraker, Roger Moore sports a silver, reflective suit with a Union Jack and a name tag, built by Jacques Fonteray.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
Just take it from Cindy Crawford, who recently wore retro flare jeans, or Sofía Vergara, who repeatedly sports baggier styles à la Y2K.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Besides, the media ecosystem already sports several large conservative news outlets and dozens of right-leaning media personalities.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
The Super Cruiser sports an elevated handlebar, a padded Saddlemen seat with prominent back support, and a café-style quarter fairing by Memphis Shades.
—New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2025
Finally, there's Kiss of the Spider Woman, the remake of the movie based on the musical based on the play of the same name, which sports a lead performance from Jennifer Lopez that most assuredly will feature in future awards conversations.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sports
Noun
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And no … no more short jokes from me.—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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This was a couple who had never stopped laughing at one another’s jokes, who still held hands like teenagers into their 50s.—
Bee Wilson,
Vogue,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In an art-imitating-life debut, Wilder, 18, plays the son of his dad's character Everett.—
Jen Juneau,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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As the largest global trade organization of movie theater owners, Cinema United plays a critical role in advocating for the interests of the theatrical experience.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
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Another user, @jordynblaine, who dances to the song, seemingly mocking the mother of seven's moves, has already racked up nearly 3 million views.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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The flame also dances back and forth for an even more convincing look.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Belmont Mansion in Nashville displays a rare Hermès side saddle from around 1927.—
Jennifer Brett,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 Oct. 2025
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One interlude, in the show's final segment, displays Brandy and Monica as puppets bound up in each other’s strings.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Tight end George Kittle, back from a hamstring tear in the season opener, had no catches on two targets, but his blocking helped revive the 49ers’ dormant rushing attack.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Hunter came into the game against the Rams with 20 catches on 31 targets for 197 yards.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In a car on the way to the premiere of It Was Just an Accident, Panahi stops at a convenience store, where a publicist hops out to buy him cigarettes for the next few days (six packs).—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
14 Oct. 2025
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Shield then hops out of the police car, chasing the child down as the video footage ends.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As a result, the battery exhibits smoother lithium growth, enhanced safety, and significantly improved cycling stability.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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An art review on Friday about two Lu Yang exhibits in New York attributed an erroneous distinction to Lu Yang’s current exhibition at the Museum of the Moving Image.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Andrew did not admit liability but agreed to pay Giuffre an undisclosed sum and to make a donation to a charity supporting abuse victims.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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And at its climax, the Grabber, the franchise killer played by Ethan Hawke, gracefully stalks his victims on ice skates, ready to lop some heads with an axe.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Sports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sports. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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