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as in played
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 danced
to play and run about happily
the millionaire's grandchildren sporting on the estate's spacious grounds
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as in displayed
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 sported
More than a few fans of all genders sported the blonde-and-brunette halo hairstyle Liu wears, and t-shirts with her face printed upon them were plentiful.
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
Across the pond, Dwayne Johnson sported a million-dollar Jacob & Co.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 May 2026
These particular vehicles also sported cone-like roof structures likely housing antennae, sensors, RF emitters, or cameras.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
The actress sported pieces by Chopard, including diamond chandelier earrings, a diamond bracelet and a diamond ring.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
For a busy day learning about early childhood development on May 14, the Princess of Wales, 44, sported her beige Blazé Milano pinstriped blazer paired with a pleated midi skirt by Jenni Kayne.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Several of the stadiums sported artificial turf surfaces that were converted to grass for the tournament.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
Ellie also sported a fresh new set of nails.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 9 May 2026
At the climax of the episode, two kingfishers sported over a stream, a dazzling dogfight of orange and blue.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
Across the pond, Dwayne Johnson sported a million-dollar Jacob & Co.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 May 2026
These particular vehicles also sported cone-like roof structures likely housing antennae, sensors, RF emitters, or cameras.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
The actress sported pieces by Chopard, including diamond chandelier earrings, a diamond bracelet and a diamond ring.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
For a busy day learning about early childhood development on May 14, the Princess of Wales, 44, sported her beige Blazé Milano pinstriped blazer paired with a pleated midi skirt by Jenni Kayne.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Several of the stadiums sported artificial turf surfaces that were converted to grass for the tournament.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
Ellie also sported a fresh new set of nails.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 9 May 2026
At the climax of the episode, two kingfishers sported over a stream, a dazzling dogfight of orange and blue.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sported
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Chris Sanon, the Orlando area’s leader in sacks a year ago, played well in his move to linebacker from edge rusher.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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He’s only played in four major championships in his career.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Prince Harry and Meghan hugged, twirled, dipped and danced across the frames taken during their first dance as a married couple, and the shots showed off new angles of her royal reception dress for the first time.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Witnesses recorded the ensuing chaos, one saying the shooter danced on Dustin's body after shooting him.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Cuts of beef are displayed at Handy Market on May 14, 2026 in Burbank, California.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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Once the response is ready to be displayed, the numeric tokens are turned back into words.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Gard said engineers recreated missing technical details and found modern replacements for obsolete parts through extensive problem-solving.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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The events ask attendees to dress for the occasion and use live actors to bring to life the extravagant sets recreated in various venues.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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McIlroy hopped a plane and drove over, spending maybe five hours on the course before leaving.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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The trespasser hopped the fence and was on the active runway within two minutes before they were hit and killed by a plane taking off.—
Sarah Horbacewicz,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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The individual with the cavity would have exhibited signs of being in immense pain, possibly unable to chew properly, which could have led to malnutrition or a deeper infection of the jawbone, Kolobova said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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The post-earnings momentum exhibited by Zebra Technologies is unlikely to fade anytime soon, according to KeyBanc.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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The average price leaped 19% in April to a new all-time high.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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Morris leaped for it, his face a mask of outrage.—
Stephen King,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
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Sequins sparkled, trains swept the red carpet and diamonds flashed in every direction as celebrities stepped out for the 79th Cannes Film Festival in France.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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The stars, who have worked together on several of the house’s campaigns, warmly embraced and then immediately started gabbing as cameras flashed around them and fans clamored to get the perfect shot.—
Katie Abel,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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“Sported.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sported. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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