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sports

[spawrts, spohrts] / spɔrts, spoʊrts /
NOUN
game
Synonyms
STRONGEST
business play sport
STRONG
adventure amusement athletics distraction diversion enterprise festivity frolic fun jest joke lark line merriment merrymaking occupation pastime plan proceeding pursuit recreation romp scheme undertaking
Antonyms
STRONGEST
work
STRONG
entertainment fun profession task

Example Sentences

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The $2 billion ‘e-tab’ gold rush in states like North Dakota is keeping sports leagues, tourism bureaus and other nonprofits afloat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

The juxtaposition of events — escalating geopolitical pressure abroad and the promotion of a high-profile combat sports spectacle at home — has drawn attention for its optics.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

“This is our next frontier,” said Jeremy Cooper, vice president of mountain sports development at Boyne Resorts, which runs nine resorts in North America.

From Slate • Apr. 11, 2026

They are released in small batches and have become one of the most sought after collectables in sports merchandise.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

I hated PE, but Jenna was a natural at sports.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence