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Definitions

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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Newly published footage, shared by pro-government local media and confirmed by BBC Verify, shows that a small primary school which is located next to the sports hall was also damaged.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Live sports like Formula One, owned by Liberty Media Corporation, are more insulated from artificial-intelligence disintermediation across the media and entertainment ecosystem, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

She said youth sports at the grassroots level are failing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“It borrowed from sports broadcasting, highlighting trades, promotions and relationships, and made the industry feel dynamic and entertaining,” Chaparro said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Anyway, if there ever was a sports season to miss, this is the one.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.