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as in recreation
activity engaged in to amuse oneself
I don't care terribly whether I actually catch any fish, as I'm just doing this for sport
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as in game
an attitude or manner not to be taken seriously
teasing that began in sport ended with some hateful words being exchanged
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as in ridicule
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 to play
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 to dance
to play and run about happily
the millionaire's grandchildren sporting on the estate's spacious grounds
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as in to display
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 sport
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
Platforms across the region are raising prices, introducing higher-tier products and bundling premium sports and local content.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Brown coordinate with her husband's look by sporting a new reddish hair color, wearing her strands pulled back into a glamorous updo.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
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The Overlap content spans sports including football, rugby and cricket and is home to fan debates, exclusive interviews and the Stick to Football series.
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Following a robust start to the season, Golden State has fallen down to earth a bit of late, and now sports a fairly pedestrian 5-4 overall record.
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Outside the center and elsewhere around Ketchikan, visitors can find newer totem poles, including recreations carved as part of a Civilian Conservation Corps project that began in 1930s and modern-day totem poles by master carvers.—
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Peru sits along the Mississinewa River in north-central Indiana, and has antique shopping, farm experiences, and outdoor recreation worth checking out any time of year.—
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After eight games, Lions Coach Dan Campbell opted to relieve Morton of his play-calling duties and take over for the rest of the season.—
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The loss dropped Sacramento to 8-29, half a game ahead of the New Orleans Pelicans for the worst record in the Western Conference, while the Kings’ losing streak extended to six games.—
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Tom Gustafson of Fort Lauderdale, a hard-charging guy and a target of considerable ridicule, placed Broward lawmakers in key leadership posts.—
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As each isolated training camp miss surfaced on social media, the ridicule grew louder.—
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If that means being the frequent butt of jokes for his age, that's fine, too.—
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Try to ski with a friend, who might distract me with a story or a joke.—
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Peat fit in well with Arizona’s veteran lineup, as the freshman didn’t force the issue and played within the offense.—
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Guys were playing hard, everybody on that drive was doing their job, and getting guys down on the ground.—
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Demonstrators waved signs, chanted in English and Spanish, and danced to music from portable speakers.—
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The marble bathroom toilets are all-singing, all-dancing affairs, with jet sprays and heated seats.—
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With sturdy construction, ample shelf space, and glass doors, china cabinets are excellent for storing and displaying delicate china sets, trinkets, decorative plates, heirloom decor, and more.—
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And yet, both within and outside the store, the American flag is prominently displayed.—
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Practice mindfulness and relaxation techniques, such as meditation, yoga, and deep breathing exercises.—
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According to Amex, what unites these destinations is a desire for meaningful travel—whether through first-time adventures, cultural immersion, or settings that balance relaxation with a strong sense of place.—
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“Sport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sport. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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