sports 1 of 2

noun

plural of sport
1
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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2
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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sports

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verb

present tense third-person singular of sport
1
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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2
as in dances
to play and run about happily the millionaire's grandchildren sporting on the estate's spacious grounds

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3
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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of sports
Noun
Today, Fubo has best-in-class programming partnerships, innovative service offerings and preeminent live sports and entertainment content and is well positioned for the future. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2026 Times staff reporter Maddie Lee and deputy sports editor Ed Guzman contributed to this report. — Ana Ceballos, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026 Founded by fashion entrepreneur Jordana Guimarães and multidisciplinary artist Christopher Hunt, the platform bridges the gaps between fashion, sports, film, art and philosophy. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 July 2026 The takeover of Fubo resulted from a settlement of an antitrust lawsuit filed by Fubo in 2025 when Disney attempted to launch sports streaming venture Venu with Fox and Warner Bros. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 July 2026 The first stadium purpose-built for women’s soccer is now also the world’s first LEGO stadium created to celebrate a professional women’s sports team, according to the organization. — Pj Green july 9, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026 The backyard also includes a basketball hoop and sports court. — Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026 Hyper-personalization and remote experiences are the future of sports fan engagement, Stanhouse says. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 9 July 2026 Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Verb
Thankfully, Hutton Brickyards sports a main pavilion that is fully covered, allowing the crowd to wait out the water without getting soaked. — Rolling Stone, 5 July 2026 Super Heavy sports 33 Raptor engines at its business end, which produce nearly 20 million pounds of thrust at liftoff. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 2 July 2026 In place of her usual long, brunette locks, the designer sports a shoulder-length honey-blonde lob. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 But good luck finding one that sports the right vibe — cool but not trying too hard. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 30 June 2026 Other spaces of note include a wellness enclave, a dedicated workspace, and a rooftop deck that sports a full outdoor conversation set surrounded by unobstructed ocean views in every direction. — Kristin Braswell, Architectural Digest, 30 June 2026 Roughly the size of a small kitchen refrigerator with a 40-foot (12-meter) solar wingspan, Link sports three arms with a reach of just over 3 feet (1 meter). — Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 28 June 2026 Roughly the size of a small kitchen refrigerator with a 40-foot solar wingspan, Link sports three arms with a reach of just over 3 feet. — Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026 The silver hair that Jackman sports throughout the film is quite distinctive. — Matt Minton, Variety, 28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sports
  1. jokes
  2. plays
  3. dances
  4. displays
  5. targets
  6. toys
  7. hops
  8. exhibits
Noun
  • The jokes about a modern couple trapped in a magical town stuck more than 200 years in the past hit the mark with just the right amount of bawdy fun.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Some jokes, including a riff on the history of the Wright Brothers, feel vaguely Dada, as if Marino and Wain had spent a long, happy stretch of aimless days drinking coffee and free-associating.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 10 July 2026
Definition of jokes
Verb
  • How Fiber Impacts Sleep Fiber plays many important roles in health, such as regulating blood lipid levels, promoting regular bowel movements, and fueling the growth of beneficial bacteria in your gut.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 July 2026
  • This Tom Holland isn’t the famous actor who plays Telemachus in Christopher Nolan’s new movie.
    — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026
Definition of plays
Verb
  • This book about a couple in complex crisis creates a sense of political alienation that The Drama frankly dances around.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 2 July 2026
  • Listen to the supple bass line, which dances throughout the song as its own character.
    — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Definition of dances
Verb
  • The lethality of the Russian assaults on Kyiv in the last week displays the challenge Ukraine faces in protecting its capital as Russia innovates and steps up its attacks.
    — Helen Regan, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • The back of Greg Gates' shirt displays a summary of his stats over his years of running the Peachtree.
    — Andre Butso, AJC.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of displays
Noun
  • Watching his boys hit targets in the Tempe Diablo batting cages is one of Dino’s favorite baseball memories.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Iran responded with attacks on 85 US military targets in nearby Bahrain and Kuwait, the IRGC said on Wednesday morning.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
Definition of targets
Verb
  • 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
Definition of toys
Verb
  • As President Whitmore, Bill Pullman gives an all-timer inspirational speech, hops in a fighter jet, and destroys invading aliens.
    — Maggie Fremont, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026
  • Playing bass in his place is Rob Jost, while harpist Mikaela Davis hops on a few tracks for levity, too.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 25 June 2026
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Verb
  • This article is based largely on transcripts, deposition videos, and exhibits from three court cases that went to trial in 2024.
    — David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • There are also events and exhibits throughout the city all year long.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
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“Sports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sports. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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