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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

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In the interests of maintaining brand mystique, Ferrari limits Purosangue to 20% of its overall production, lest it suffer the fate of Porsche, which now sells many more SUVs than its legendary sports cars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Ms. Nelson is the singer-songwriter for the Paranoid Style and writes on books, film, music and sports for numerous publications.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Nike has been refused a trademark for Bronny James‘ “b9” logo that appears on shoes have been worn in games by the second-year Lakers player and are being sold by the sports apparel giant.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York also provides a teaching plan on sports betting that Isern has used before.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Doug made cheering sounds like a stadium crowd full of sports fans.

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