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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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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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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
Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
The crackdown on on-court branding for elite tennis players comes as other sports and events have embraced luxury more broadly.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 24 May 2026
In one photo from the auction offering, the future princess appears near a sports field.
—Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 24 May 2026
As biohacking gains momentum among elites, the Enhanced Games aim to normalize longevity drugs through a Vegas sports spectacle.
—Elizabeth Dwoskin, Washington Post, 24 May 2026
This is a daily look at the positive happenings in high school sports.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
Or at least reasons that seemed to matter a lot more before everything in college sports became so brazenly commodified with conference realignment, etc.
—Kansas City Star, 24 May 2026
The quick transition from champion to villain is nothing new in sports.
—Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Evolution of sports broadcasting During PLP’s run, the Premier League’s explosion in popularity has been mirrored by technological advances.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 May 2026
Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
In the clip, Earle sports a stunning, form-fitting red dress while Berrios wears a casual, collared white shirt.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Or after his 2023 season as D-coordinator for the Miami Dolphins, a tenure that bookended the Eagles’ attempts to bring a lifelong Philly sports fan home.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 22 May 2026
This will be a physical game, as Houston sports one of the best defenses in the NFL.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Starbase sports two launch mounts, the second of which will see its first action as soon as next Tuesday (May 19), when Starship Flight 12 is scheduled to lift off.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 13 May 2026
The Pretty Boy Realness category was a shoo-in for the traditionally handsome Rum Tum Tugger, who here appears in black pants and little else, and Labels seemed made for Macavity, who has a propensity for stealing goods and here sports a Telfar bag.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
Bietila, who sports choppy green hair and colorful eyeshadow, sat beside Rencher in an airy Lindblom classroom reflecting on their season.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
That could also include Weber State’s Gavin Ortega, a versatile 6-foot-5 piece who sports golden-blonde locks flowing from the back of his helmet.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 May 2026
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Follow your favorite athletes on and off the field with PEOPLE's free sports newsletter — sign up now!
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
The crackdown on on-court branding for elite tennis players comes as other sports and events have embraced luxury more broadly.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 24 May 2026
In one photo from the auction offering, the future princess appears near a sports field.
—Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 24 May 2026
As biohacking gains momentum among elites, the Enhanced Games aim to normalize longevity drugs through a Vegas sports spectacle.
—Elizabeth Dwoskin, Washington Post, 24 May 2026
This is a daily look at the positive happenings in high school sports.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
Or at least reasons that seemed to matter a lot more before everything in college sports became so brazenly commodified with conference realignment, etc.
—Kansas City Star, 24 May 2026
The quick transition from champion to villain is nothing new in sports.
—Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Evolution of sports broadcasting During PLP’s run, the Premier League’s explosion in popularity has been mirrored by technological advances.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 May 2026
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Now he’s worked with Puma and Pulisic — nicknamed Captain America — to create a new Ultra boot for the athlete that sports the KidSuper signature graphic style.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
In the clip, Earle sports a stunning, form-fitting red dress while Berrios wears a casual, collared white shirt.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Or after his 2023 season as D-coordinator for the Miami Dolphins, a tenure that bookended the Eagles’ attempts to bring a lifelong Philly sports fan home.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 22 May 2026
This will be a physical game, as Houston sports one of the best defenses in the NFL.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Starbase sports two launch mounts, the second of which will see its first action as soon as next Tuesday (May 19), when Starship Flight 12 is scheduled to lift off.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 13 May 2026
The Pretty Boy Realness category was a shoo-in for the traditionally handsome Rum Tum Tugger, who here appears in black pants and little else, and Labels seemed made for Macavity, who has a propensity for stealing goods and here sports a Telfar bag.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
Bietila, who sports choppy green hair and colorful eyeshadow, sat beside Rencher in an airy Lindblom classroom reflecting on their season.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
That could also include Weber State’s Gavin Ortega, a versatile 6-foot-5 piece who sports golden-blonde locks flowing from the back of his helmet.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sports
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Once the hashmarks, Boise State logo and end zone markings found their way onto the field, many of the jokes faded.—
Shaun Goodwin
May 25,
Idaho Statesman,
25 May 2026
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Scientists may have finally solved the riddle of Tyrannosaurus rex’s small arms, which have always stood out as the oddest feature in the mightiest of dinosaurs, prompting jokes and a century-plus debate on their purpose and evolutionary history.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
25 May 2026
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Stan plays a Romanian family man who travels with his five children to live in his wife’s Norwegian hometown.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
24 May 2026
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On a major league baseball field, the mowing direction plays a big part in creating the intricate outfield designs and signature stripes in the lawn.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2026
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Traditionally in the spring, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance (CPRD) dances a concert based on its legacy.—
Libby Smith,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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The food dances seamlessly between Asian flavors, pulling inspiration from Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, and more, and local ingredients from the Gulf South.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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Page 11 displays one of the S-1 chief set-pieces, a chart showing the total addressable markets for each of its three segments.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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Approaching the audience gathered there, the bus passed Broad Street, which displays a Birmingham Wall of Stars plaque for the 1982 team.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
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Both sides accuse the other of intentionally attacking civilian targets.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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The economy is struggling, people are frustrated about internet disruptions and frequent Ukrainian attacks against targets deep inside the country are worrying some people.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Here, Matcha Milk toys the line between sweet and earthy, blending macadamia milk and vanilla with black tea and matcha accord.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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Features sage, hops flower, lemon balm, turmeric and glycine.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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German settlers first planted hops here, and those traditions are still going strong.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The venue will have 72 paintings upstairs and downstairs, said Janet Keto, exhibits chairperson for the North County Society of Fine Arts.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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But as a former high school linebacker who bulked up in college from 220 pounds to his current weight of 310, van den Berg exhibits good vision and a strong feel for the game.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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“Sports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sports. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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