DISPORTS Synonyms: 199 Similar and Opposite Words

disports

verb

present tense third-person singular of disport

as in amuses

to cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied disported themselves with silly games while they waited in the airport

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as in plays

to engage in activity for amusement a full-service resort where vacationers may disport at a variety of indoor and outdoor activities

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as in dances

to play and run about happily the puppies disported in the backyard while we ate on the patio

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as in displays

to present so as to invite notice or attention football fans triumphantly disported the sports memorabilia for which they had just paid extravagant prices

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The exhibition recreates the Israeli music festival with items salvaged from the scene and witness testimonies, while asking participants to seek the return of the hostages taken at the festival.

Martin Vassolo, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
Phil Hoad recreates the story for us with a great sense of pacing and style, taking in not just the main elements of the tale, but expanding his aperture to explore the larger treasure-hunting subculture.

Chris Wheatley, Longreads, 3 Dec. 2024

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