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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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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

Speculation has inevitably intensified that the PIF may look to reduce or end its funding in some of its other sports investments.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

“So there was this kind of fund for people interested in sports and I thought you might like to invest in that....”

From "Lawn Boy" by Gary Paulsen