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Recent Examples of disport Zeman has disported himself as one of Putin’s most outspoken allies inside the European Union, in particular as an opponent of the sanctions imposed on Russia after the invasion of Ukraine in 2014. David Frum, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2017 Today, in the face of widespread public revulsion, some of the marchers discover that being identified disporting themselves has unpleasant consequences. John E. McIntyre, baltimoresun.com, 14 Aug. 2017 They’re seen disporting in matching white bathrobes, doing Tai Chi or playing croquet or doing crossword puzzles or playing cards, seemingly living in slow motion on the manicured lawn and marbled patio of an enormous courtyard. Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disport
Verb
  • Gotham-mayhem pics still jolt while Hollywood-glam pics merely amuse.
    Brian T. Allen, National Review, 20 Feb. 2025
  • While many were amused by the viral father-son outing, the child’s mother made her disapproval known.
    Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Players who for years were starved for the chance to play meaningful games on behalf of their country now would be able to face-off for international bragging rights.
    Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 21 Feb. 2025
  • Vaccination rates might also be playing a role, Brull said.
    Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Or just pay close attention to the time-lapse footage of emerging cicadas or the cavorting manatees or the Darwin’s rhea, a South American ostrich that happens to be from one of the few species in the documentary that let males raise their kids.
    Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Feb. 2025
  • The Recruit Netflix Ripley Years: 2024 Length: 1 season, 8 episodes Creator: Steven Zaillian The first adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s infamous novel since Matt Damon and Jude Law cavorted around Italy stars the phenomenal Andrew Scott as the title character, Tom Ripley.
    Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Its Backup Storage area displays the backups and the option to conduct remote restorations.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 25 Feb. 2025
  • However, some partners constantly display insecure behavior and are frequently coping with negative emotions.
    Eric Wood, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The People’s Open The WM Green Scene was a hugely popular area for on-course public engagement offering fun, interactive family-friendly activities that educate and entertain.
    Candace Oehler, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
  • European leaders may entertain the notion of aligning more closely with powers such as China.
    Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Wolves rub up against it and frolic in the vicinity.
    Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
  • Flakes stuck to their fur as the bears frolicked and somersaulted.
    Alana Wise, NPR, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Brazilian Carnival is around the corner (beginning on February 28), a time when locals flock to the streets to dance, imbibe and connect with their heritage.
    Jillian Dara, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
  • In the modern story, Malaika, an artist, also dances (Banks is a choreographer and a dancer), and Dunbar’s poetry figures repeatedly in her story and Nico’s, too; the poem of the title, set to music, inspires a remarkable dance performance by Malaika’s friend Bill (Christopher Smith).
    Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The brand previously exhibited at the fair from 1992 to 2014.
    Anthony DeMarco, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
  • Hanks plays a death row prison guard who doesn't know what to make of a gentle but enigmatic giant (Duncan), convicted of murdering two girls, who exhibits strange abilities.
    Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025

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“Disport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disport. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.

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