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as in playing
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 dancing
to play and run about happily
the millionaire's grandchildren sporting on the estate's spacious grounds
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as in displaying
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 sporting
Matt Richardson, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Even before sports gambling was legalized in parts of the country, the Super Bowl is one of the most prop-bet heavy events on the annual sporting calendar.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Eric Prisbell, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
Layers of caramel curls peek out of the front of the scarf like an ocean swell, proving that a super-short pixie cut like the one Palmer's been sporting lately has plenty of potential for a variety of looks.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 6 Feb. 2026
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Noun
In what many would argue is the biggest sporting event on the 2026 calendar, the New England Patriots are set to take on the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, today in Super Bowl 60.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Even before sports gambling was legalized in parts of the country, the Super Bowl is one of the most prop-bet heavy events on the annual sporting calendar.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
Prominent companies such as Kalshi and DraftKings are making a play in states such as Texas where there are bans on betting on the outcome of sporting events.
—Eric Prisbell, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
Layers of caramel curls peek out of the front of the scarf like an ocean swell, proving that a super-short pixie cut like the one Palmer's been sporting lately has plenty of potential for a variety of looks.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sporting
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Baseball owners, with Dick Monfort playing a prominent role as a hawk in labor negotiations, are expected to lock out the players after this season, seeking a salary cap, believing that is the only reason the Dodgers win.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
12 Feb. 2026
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Back in 2013, Dodgers shortstop Hanley Ramirez tore a ligament in his thumb while playing for the Dominican Republic.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
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To mark the third anniversary of his death, Holker in December shared clips of the pair dancing together and photos of them with their children.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Whether at Artistic Edge Dance Centre in Hartland or on a competition stage, Jay Ramos-Rivera is constantly dancing.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Since quilts are beautiful pieces of art, designers have taken to displaying these gorgeous blankets in their home designs.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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On Wednesday, the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office charged the woman with burglary, carrying a loaded firearm in public and displaying a firearm in a threatening manner.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Those recreating in alpine environments should plan ahead and be prepared for ice, snow, high winds, and subzero temperatures.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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The airline prides itself on recreating the feel-good coziness and charm of Austrian culture even at 30,000 feet.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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Unfortunately, one of the few downsides of hotel hopping is having to repack and unpack your bags between stays, as well as the time lapse during the day between check-out and check-in.—
Lauren Breedlove,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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McDonald’s, now, is hopping on the trend train, offering a suspiciously free caviar set for Valentine’s Day in partnership with Paramount Caviar, which includes caviar, crème fraîche, a caviar spoon, and a $25 McDonald’s gift card.—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Feb. 2026
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Over the long weekend, the fairgrounds buzzed with industry operators discovering the spring 2026 collections of more than 1,200 exhibiting brands.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Thank you, wonderful residents of Minnesota and Minneapolis for exhibiting such great courage and solidarity.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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One of the biggest pieces of news of the week came via the Seahawks’ pool report, and that’s that rookie safety Nick Emmanwori suffered an ankle injury while leaping up in a passing drill.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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Myles Lewis-Skelly was one of the last into the fray, leaping onto his huddled team-mates.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Suleyman cited the exponential growth in computational power as a flashing red signal that AI could replace large swaths of professionals.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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That’s a good way to avoid tailgating, flashing lights or a sounding horn — and possible road rage.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Sporting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sporting. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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