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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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Abel surprised Buffett and the crowd during his opening with a giant “Buffett” sports jersey that was raised to the rafters, with the number 60 emblazoned on it to mark his six-decade run.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

For one thing, Americans deserve to be able to bet on sports even though some states bar the practice, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

“Those kids were more interested in studying than sports, as you can imagine,” he said in a text message.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

I always look forward to his periodic columns in the sports section.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

The friendly chap from the newsstand sports an officer’s uniform from a couple of wars ago.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin