sport
noun
an athletic activity requiring skill or physical prowess and often of a competitive nature, as racing, baseball, tennis, golf, bowling, wrestling, boxing, hunting, fishing, etc.
is sporting
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present progressiveof sport (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Chief Executive Scott Strazik said the company is sporting a $176 billion backlog and seeing continued revenue growth and margin expansion, thanks to strong global demand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Each person is sporting a name tag along with a personality sticker, or a few, that best captures their vibe.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 21, 2025
Almost 100 years later, Japan's imperial family - the world's oldest continuing monarchy - is sporting a very different look.
From BBC ● Apr. 2, 2024
She enjoys Halloween so much that my inner child is sporting a toothy smile and making me love the day as much as I used to.
From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2023
One of the meshos is sporting a Santa hat.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
