1
as in to step
to perform a series of usually rhythmic bodily movements to music
she can't resist dancing to her favorite rock bands
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2
as in to dart
to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements
the lithe boxer danced around the ring, staying just out of the reach of his opponent
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Recent Examples of dance
J.m. Banks
june 12, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
Cocktails on the terrace, dinner at the table, drinks afterwards, then – should the host-cum-guest fancy it – a private DJ and a bit of a dance.
—Lela London, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Emily Dentinger, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026
And also to revisit a lovesick Gael García Bernal and Timothée Chalamet dancing to the Psychedelic Furs.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 12 June 2026
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Noun
The halftime festivities featured Grupo Folklórico Itzcali and Mariachi Arce, who brought traditional Mexican dance and music to the main stage.
—J.m. Banks
june 12, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
Cocktails on the terrace, dinner at the table, drinks afterwards, then – should the host-cum-guest fancy it – a private DJ and a bit of a dance.
—Lela London, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Verb
Throughout the night, Swift and Kelce danced to tribute performances for and by the musician’s fellow inductees, including a medley of hits performed by John Fogerty and his sons Shane and Tyler.
—Emily Dentinger, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026
And also to revisit a lovesick Gael García Bernal and Timothée Chalamet dancing to the Psychedelic Furs.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dance
Noun
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From low-rise jeans and velvet tracksuits to straightened hair and group shots at school sports games, prom, and campus hangouts, the photos show a life that mirrors teen comedies from the era likely featuring Amanda Bynes, Lindsay Lohan or Hilary Duff.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Dec. 2025
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My senior prom was held at Graceland.—
Rebecca Angel Baer,
Southern Living,
2 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Then another jet back west across the North Atlantic to Greenland’s international airport, the stepping-off outpost of Kangerlussuaq.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
11 Dec. 2025
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Liverpool’s Egyptian King looks set to step off his throne quietly and without any kind of adulation or grand send-off from Anfield.—
Joe Prince-Wright,
NBC news,
11 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The next inning, the Rays’ Ben Williamson hit a two-out single to Tucker in right field, and Tampa’s Jonathan Aranda darted around third toward home.—
Liana Handler
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Your eyes dart behind closed lids.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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In a news release on June 10, the Toledo Police Department said arrest warrants have been issued for Ka Nye Taylor, 20, in connection with the June 6 shooting near the Old West End Festival, a popular street festival that draws thousands of visitors each year.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
11 June 2026
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The festival will celebrate the LGBTQ+ culture, music, community and entertainment.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The Spanish were heavily favored in the match and expected to waltz against a small nation debuting in the world’s biggest sporting event, hoping to mimic Germany’s 7-1 win against Curaçao a day earlier.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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When that happens, Pedri can waltz through an empty midfield and from a five-on-four situation, and sets up Mikel Oyarzabal to score.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
Verb
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Plant hummingbird-friendly flowers for an extra special treat for the bird enthusiasts in your house, then enjoy watching the hummingbirds flit about as songbirds take a dip in the basin.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2026
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Upstairs, a disco deep cut plays while Byrd flits about greeting everyone.—
Mike Albo,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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Particularly when those celebrations involve more grandiose demonstrations of patriotism, or are organized by someone who doesn't share their political ideology or belief system.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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But there were also a smattering of fans with pre-revolutionary flags who booed the Iranian national anthem and erupted in celebration when New Zealand scored an early goal.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Verb
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After starting at right tackle, Lomu flipped to the left side as Will Campbell’s top backup when the Patriots shuffled their O-line personnel with Maye still on the field.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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The state's unique open primary — in which the top two contenders advance to the general election regardless of their party affiliation — was plagued by Democratic in-fighting and scandal that repeatedly shuffled the frontrunners.—
Kyler Alvord,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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“Dance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dance. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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