disporting

verb

present participle of disport
1
as in amusing
to cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied disported themselves with silly games while they waited in the airport

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2
as in playing
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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3
as in dancing
to play and run about happily the puppies disported in the backyard while we ate on the patio

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4
as in displaying
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disporting
  1. amusing
  2. playing
  3. dancing
  4. displaying
  5. regaling
  6. frolicking
  7. cavorting
  8. exhibiting
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  • The podcast added its own layer of lighthearted commentary, signaling that even those closest to the Kelce family found the coverage amusing rather than newsworthy.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
  • The podcast, which has become a cultural touchstone in its own right, signaled that even those closest to the Kelce family found the coverage amusing rather than newsworthy.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
Definition of amusing
Verb
  • Win prizes playing interactive games, network with artists and entrepreneurs and enjoy signature drinks and bar snacks available for purchase.
    — Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
  • Men leaders can pay attention to and be mindful of who in the workplace may be playing more of an emotional support role that falls outside their job description.
    — Holly Corbett, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of playing
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  • Though the statement was initially shared alongside a video of the two of them dancing with their 5-year-old son, Mauz Mosley Muniz, the post was removed.
    — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • For years the company has pushed the frontier of what legged robots can do, taking inspiration from dancing, parkour, and gymnastics.
    — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of dancing
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  • But their loving, attentive mother soon began displaying signs of schizophrenia.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 3 July 2026
  • On July 1, two people were arrested after reaching the top of the iconic New York City building, displaying a banner and appearing to stage a proposal.
    — Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of displaying
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  • One morning earlier this week, Thomas Lupo, the president and CEO of the American Wood Column Corporation, was in his office regaling two young entrepreneurs with tales of his 110-year-old family business.
    — Anne Kadet, Curbed, 12 June 2026
  • His mind was as sharp as a tack, again regaling us with amazing hockey stories.
    — Pierre LeBrun, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Definition of regaling
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  • Nothing etches itself in your heart quite like the memory of watching a pack of energetic African wild dogs frolicking, a lioness and her cubs dozing on the Kalahari with your own kids tucked in close.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 June 2026
  • However, the Scarlet Darkness Floral Smocked Dress is another stunning selection that’s under $35 now, and it’s practically made to be worn while frolicking around a European vineyard.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026
Definition of frolicking
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  • Sea-facing rooms have views of passing ships, cavorting dolphins and the magnificent sunsets.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026
  • All along the far side of the canyon, a cluster of dots began to wink on, like fireflies cavorting in a field.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Definition of cavorting
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  • Though better known as an Oscar-winning actor, Brody has recently gained attention as a painter, exhibiting artworks that riff on work by artists such as Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and more.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 30 June 2026
  • Brown has matured nicely in the role, exhibiting a newfound steeliness and steadily increasing comic chops.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026
Definition of exhibiting
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“Disporting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disporting. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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