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as in recreation
activity engaged in to amuse oneself
I don't care terribly whether I actually catch any fish, as I'm just doing this for sport
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as in game
an attitude or manner not to be taken seriously
teasing that began in sport ended with some hateful words being exchanged
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as in ridicule
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 to play
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 to dance
to play and run about happily
the millionaire's grandchildren sporting on the estate's spacious grounds
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as in to display
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 sport
Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
Golf aficionados can reel off the names of those who own their sport’s career grand slam: Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.
—Bob Spear, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2025
Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
While many teams bring back the old-school look from the past, there are a few that won't be sporting a throwback look.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Customers will discover iconic references from the brand’s long-standing passion for equestrian sports to its involvement as a pioneer in aviation as well as its contribution to timekeeping in Alpine ski racing.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
Golf aficionados can reel off the names of those who own their sport’s career grand slam: Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.
—Bob Spear, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
Houston comes in sporting one of the nation’s best defenses, which was a key factor in their win against Cooper Flagg and Duke on Saturday night.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
While many teams bring back the old-school look from the past, there are a few that won't be sporting a throwback look.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sport
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The launchable model is a detailed recreation of the Falcon 9 and retails for $149.99.—
Space.com Staff,
Space.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Mendoza, in collaboration with Civil War director Alex Garland, was intentional about filming the movie as true to the real scenario as possible, transporting the audience into a recreation of the mission.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Power and pump up your tech game with today's Amazon tech deals!—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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And despite struggles from the bottom of the batting order,, the Dodgers were still averaging more than 5 ½ runs per game, hardly seeming to notice Freddie Freeman’s early absence.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Best Practices for Encouraging Experimentation Establish Psychological Safety: Leaders should create an environment where employees feel safe to share ideas and take risks without fear of ridicule or punishment.—
Mamie Jones,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Spiranac, of course, is referencing what golf fans have come to ridicule.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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Trump sued Maher in 2013 for $5 million after the comedian made a crass joke about his mother and an orangutan.—
Steff Danielle Thomas,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2025
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Andrews adds musical interludes, which don’t always work, and brutal jokes, which do.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
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Vick had a career-high 540 yards rushing in 1988 and played only four NFL seasons.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The talented corner had a chance to build his draft stock even more in 2024, but unfortunately, Revel only played in three games due to an injury.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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Staff and friends would often stay until the sun came up, laughing, dancing and playing cards.—
Brad Johnson,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Some shouted and danced; others raced to the market immediately to buy maize.—
Erika Page,
Christian Science Monitor,
8 Apr. 2025
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Police allege Balmer broke into the southern wing of the residence, entering a room often used to entertain crowds and display art, and set a fire using a homemade incendiary device.—
Marc Levy,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Dedicated to the suspension of time, the booth displayed vignettes portraying urban landscapes, creating a sense of calmness in a dynamic setting.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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There's a mix of on-the-beach relaxation (pet-friendly!) and off-the-beach amusements, such as go-kart tracks, a handful of mini-golf courses, a number of ice cream shops, and good restaurants.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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Try relaxation techniques, such as yoga or meditation.—
Mary Choy,
Verywell Health,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Sport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sport. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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