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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
Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
Seven games of the upcoming FIFA World Cup tournament will be held in South Florida, none in Broward County, but that didn’t stop the County Commission from including its name among the sponsors of the largest event in the sporting world.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2026
Venturing into retirement a year ahead of Rojas, Kershaw was on NBC’s broadcast Thursday, sporting a suit on the field before the game.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
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Noun
After a coffee or lunch break at Salford Quays, the tour continues to the Etihad Campus to explore both men’s and women’s stadiums, statues, and other sporting centers.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
Seven games of the upcoming FIFA World Cup tournament will be held in South Florida, none in Broward County, but that didn’t stop the County Commission from including its name among the sponsors of the largest event in the sporting world.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
Holding court on the second floor is a formal living room sporting a marble fireplace and a trio of French doors leading out to a Juliet balcony, plus a wet bar and a cozy library/media room.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2026
Venturing into retirement a year ahead of Rojas, Kershaw was on NBC’s broadcast Thursday, sporting a suit on the field before the game.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sporting
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The Cubs went from playing in 100-plus degree weather for over a week in Arizona to wind chills in the upper 20s on Wednesday afternoon at Wrigley Field in their 6-2 win over the Angels.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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These are the public spaces that guests mill about in—sipping a berry cooler at the long bar, enjoying a glass of malbec and a read by the stove, or playing monopoly at the communal table.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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In last season’s finale, Coop and Mel shared a kiss and a moment while dancing.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Folk dances abound all across the country, and huge crowds of people can be found dancing at festivals and weddings.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Curator argues for replacing—or at least displaying both—while The Boss, beholden to donors and a governing board, insists Old Art stays and New Art must go.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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Take a peek at RetroCast The feature, displaying weather from New York City on Friday, April 3, 2026, closely recreates the look and feel of old-school local forecast segments, opening with a rotating globe-style display before transitioning into a full-screen forecast.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Reske appears uninterested in fetishizing or recreating his past, and that’s probably for the best.—
David Glickman,
Pitchfork,
27 Mar. 2026
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His reputation for meticulous period work will be central to recreating the world Wong Howe inhabited across more than five decades in Hollywood, from the silent era through the Golden Age of cinema.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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Because while the insects currently hopping across Arizona are seen as a pest, the chapulín represents history, culture, identity, and a source of protein that has accompanied entire generations in Mexico.—
Nadia Cantú,
AZCentral.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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To discourage us from hopping into rideshares, the panel approved a fee hike last week for those private transportation companies — businesses like Uber and Lyft — that gets added every time a passenger is picked up or dropped off at LAX as my colleague Salvador Hernandez reported.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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In one case, he was charged in October 2024 with exhibiting a weapon.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Far from exhibiting a coherent or consistent set of values, carnival has been co-opted by—and used to promote the philosophies of—various movements, from the Protestant Reformation to National Socialism.—
Tim Brinkhof,
JSTOR Daily,
1 Apr. 2026
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In discussions with others, caution against leaping to conclusions.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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Back in the team after injury, Neuer made strong saves in the first half but blundered for Freiburg's second, leaping out of his goal to palm a corner straight to Freiburg striker Lucas Höler for an easy second.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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There are blinking bacteria, flaming fungus, shimmering squid, and flashing fish.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Olson played 3-out, 2-in on offense, two bigs setting screens, one flashing to the high post, the other sealing inside.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Sporting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sporting. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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