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
Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2026
Take the free dance as an example.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 11 Feb. 2026
Savchenko first danced in the core DWTS company in 2013, but has been a regular pro partner since season 23 in 2016.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The proposal takes a page from the playbook of his predecessor, former Mayor Eric Adams, who did a budget dance with the City Council before eventually restoring full funding.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2026
Take the free dance as an example.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
This is my way of letting those worlds collide, overlap and dance with each other.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 11 Feb. 2026
Savchenko first danced in the core DWTS company in 2013, but has been a regular pro partner since season 23 in 2016.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dance
Noun
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The nearby Hilton Hotel held proms and homecomings, according to Collins.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2026
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Epps posted a snap of her with her prom date on Instagram.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That kind of evolution is what stepping away and coming back with fresh eyes can actually look like.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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Listed with Chad Carroll and Michelle Suegart of The Chad Carroll Group, Villa De Casuarina captures the kind of Miami luxury that isn’t trying too hard—expansive, private, and built around the simple idea that the best amenity might still be stepping from your backyard onto a boat.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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All that juice means this GranSport can dart to a max speed of 20 knots, with a cruising speed of 18 knots, while also delivering an up to 600-nautical-mile range.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2026
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Helicopter footage showed the man darting out from the wrecked Charger in a black T-shirt and white shorts.—
Jacob Beltran,
San Antonio Express-News,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Key events during the festival April 24-26 will be the VIP party on Friday, Porsches & Power on Prospect on Saturday and the main show at Scripps Park on Sunday.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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As the Year of the Horse galloped in, revelers ushered in the most prominent festival on the Chinese Lunar calendar with some quirks – from Kung Fu robots to Harry Potter’s teenage nemesis – and some reflection.—
CNN staff,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Some Valentine's Day celebrants in metro Phoenix's northwest Valley will have to waltz around traffic closures.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Below, guests in black tie waltzed across a custom checkerboard dance floor beneath a canopy of white ostrich feathers and crystal.—
Lisa A. Beach,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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During these seasons, wildflowers bloom along the trails, butterflies flit through the garden, and the waterfall is often at its fullest, making hikes, picnics, and evenings around the campfire particularly enjoyable.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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Here’s what to do to get rid of pesky moths flitting around indoors.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Lunar New Year celebrations are in full swing as millions participate in festivities and honor traditions believed to bring good fortune.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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His government last year banned the popular Budapest Pride celebration and allowed facial recognition technology to be used to identify anyone participating despite the ban.—
MATTHEW LEE,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That left the Broncos with no option but to grab their bags and shuffle along the final icy stretch before reaching the safety of indoors.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Feb. 2026
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To use Smith at the top of the lineup would likely require the Rangers to shuffle the leadoff hitter against lefties, thus creating more moving parts.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Dance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dance. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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