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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1
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
Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
In Spain, expats love the weather, culture and nightlife, and opportunities for recreational sports with each ranking first in their respective categories.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
Safdie may have found a new way to make a sports drama, one that relies less on the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat and more on all that is contained in the ambivalent middle.
—Richard Lawson, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Lu Dort, Draymond Green, Jrue Holiday Al Horford, Pascal Siakam and Jamal Murray all fill Robin-like roles on their teams, but each also sports championship hardware on their hands, proof of their worth.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
The event is being presented by the entertainment company Nice Crowd in partnership with Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2025
Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Bush joined the paddle sports company full time in 1994 before becoming co-owner in 2002 and sole owner in 2007.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
The sports season doesn't have as clear a transition here in Detroit, however.
—Christian Romo, Freep.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell sports a rather Irish surname, and his team has won two London games since his arrival in 2022.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
These include one in which Arthur sports a full beard, a puzzling image given that Arthur has only a mustache.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
Gasper, who sports a black mustache, was dressed as Super Mario.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 22 Sep. 2025
With an upper covered fully in suede — a first for the sneaker-loafer hybrid — the upcoming pair sports one of the cleanest looks seen on the model thus far.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2025
In Paris, Christopher Briney sports a casual look on a night out, as Zac Efron enjoys a swim while in Italy.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
The keyboard is great for gamers, and the Raider A18 HX sports an attractive gamer aesthetic.
—Mark Coppock, PC Magazine, 20 Sep. 2025
Singleton actually broke that same left thumb in a different spot Week 1 against Tennessee and now sports a cast.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
The good people of the Tri-state Area are starving for a championship, not just from the Knicks but from any of their major pro sports teams, and 2026 could be the year Midtown Manhattan finally plays host to a triumphant parade.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
In Spain, expats love the weather, culture and nightlife, and opportunities for recreational sports with each ranking first in their respective categories.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
Safdie may have found a new way to make a sports drama, one that relies less on the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat and more on all that is contained in the ambivalent middle.
—Richard Lawson, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Lu Dort, Draymond Green, Jrue Holiday Al Horford, Pascal Siakam and Jamal Murray all fill Robin-like roles on their teams, but each also sports championship hardware on their hands, proof of their worth.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
The event is being presented by the entertainment company Nice Crowd in partnership with Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2025
Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Bush joined the paddle sports company full time in 1994 before becoming co-owner in 2002 and sole owner in 2007.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
The sports season doesn't have as clear a transition here in Detroit, however.
—Christian Romo, Freep.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
The driver-centric cockpit sports a modest seven-inch touchscreen and features a mix of plastic, carbon fiber, Alcantara, and rich leather.
—Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell sports a rather Irish surname, and his team has won two London games since his arrival in 2022.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
These include one in which Arthur sports a full beard, a puzzling image given that Arthur has only a mustache.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
Gasper, who sports a black mustache, was dressed as Super Mario.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 22 Sep. 2025
With an upper covered fully in suede — a first for the sneaker-loafer hybrid — the upcoming pair sports one of the cleanest looks seen on the model thus far.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2025
In Paris, Christopher Briney sports a casual look on a night out, as Zac Efron enjoys a swim while in Italy.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
The keyboard is great for gamers, and the Raider A18 HX sports an attractive gamer aesthetic.
—Mark Coppock, PC Magazine, 20 Sep. 2025
Singleton actually broke that same left thumb in a different spot Week 1 against Tennessee and now sports a cast.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sports
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From jokes about his resemblance to former NBA star Delonté West to comments about the cover hurting the album’s streams, Thug’s provocative art, for the first time, landed flat.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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Hill, however, appeared to be in high spirits as he was shuttled off the field, apparently cracking jokes about the state of his leg.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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Fans of the stage show know the second act is a pivotal moment for Fiyero and, by extension, the man who plays him.—
Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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And Kirsten Dunst plays Leigh Wainscott, the Charlotte mom Manchester dated while hiding out off Independence Boulevard.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 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
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For the song’s visuals, the two stand above the empty swimming pool as a woman dances at the center.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
23 Sep. 2025
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When contacted about the incident, Snapchat reiterated to PEOPLE their community guidelines which prohibit content that graphically displays violent or threatening behavior.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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The museum displays pieces from the Middle Ages through the 19th century.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
AFAR Media,
3 Oct. 2025
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Going 5-for-5 on targets for 78 yards and a TD is big time.—
Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Attack largest of war on Lviv, Governor says A Reuters correspondent heard explosions booming across the dark morning sky as air defenses engaged targets from several directions.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Thanks to the anti-slip bottom, the couch won’t shift around when your rambunctious pet hops into it.—
Christine Persaud,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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Using pure well water, wild yeasts (some propagated from its own fruit trees and beehives), local and heirloom grains, hops, and fruits, and house sour cultures, the brewery creates, ages, blends and bottles unique, small-batch beers exhibiting the wildness of Oregon terroir.—
Ben Davidson Correspondent,
Oc Register,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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From my experience, all four have an undeniable connection to their respective sororities, their collective camaraderie is palpable and exhibits yet another layer of nuance to our sisterhoods.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Oct. 2025
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Performances, exhibits focused on the aftermath of the assassination, and the gift shop will remain open.—
Elizabeth Blair,
NPR,
30 Sep. 2025
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The first arriving engine found one of the victims had been trapped under the helicopter, Sylvia said.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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The three victims' deaths were ruled accidental, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Sports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sports. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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