as in prom
a social gathering for dancing
who are you taking to the dance on Saturday night?
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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
Marc Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Sep. 2025
Captains also have the critical power to choose which players to pair together, an intricate dance of team chemistry and opposition matchup that can make or break a Ryder Cup bid.
—Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 25 Sep. 2025
The gesture went viral on TikTok, in a video that included Cabello’s speech and performance as Elsen danced with her dad, Mike Murray.
—Jesse Kirsch, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Before the game even begins, Ellie has to be fueled for an evening of media events, dance practices, and her special halftime performance.
—Marc Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Sep. 2025
Captains also have the critical power to choose which players to pair together, an intricate dance of team chemistry and opposition matchup that can make or break a Ryder Cup bid.
—Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
After all, the holiday never seems quite as complete without some festive tunes to sing and dance along to with your family.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 25 Sep. 2025
The gesture went viral on TikTok, in a video that included Cabello’s speech and performance as Elsen danced with her dad, Mike Murray.
—Jesse Kirsch, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dance
Noun
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Multiple photographers began snapping photos of the teens, who were dressed up for prom.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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Last year's homecoming gallery on JSOnline and our USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin websites included 111 photos and our prom gallery last spring had nearly 200 pics from readers.—
Christopher Kuhagen,
jsonline.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But a few years ago, the chef stepped away from that recipe and stopped using biznaga.—
Eyder Peralta,
NPR,
28 Sep. 2025
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Janego ultimately stepped away from the company before Neon launched in 2017.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Inevitably, someone ended up swinging a quilt around to mimic the great snake’s darting heads and churning coils.—
Seamus Sullivan
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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Dobbins darted left after taking a handoff from Bo Nix on the first play of the third quarter, found a crease and zipped down the sideline for a 41-yard run.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Their collaboration captured the spirit of the Biennale, where memory and healing mingled with celebration.—
Dada Jovanovic,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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Team it with ballet flats or sneakers for a casual day of apple-picking or tailgating this fall, or dress it up with tights and boots for holiday celebrations and other special occasions.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Someone could waltz in unexpectedly, challenging you to grow and live up to your potential.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Eurovision Song Contest is waltzing back to Vienna.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Birds flit around Atsu’s head and lead her to points of interest.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
25 Sep. 2025
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There are the strangest of butterflies flitting in my stomach.—
Sophie Ansari,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Submissions for the 2026 festival are now open, with a full rundown of rules, eligibility and deadlines available HERE.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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In November, the band will host its now-annual festival in Miramar Beach, Florida.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Cooper, an alum of Ralph Lauren and the former creative director of Ash NYC, plans to rotate the displays weekly, mixing in vintage furniture from his studio’s collection and shuffling the assortment so regulars will always find something new.—
Sydney Gore,
Architectural Digest,
29 Sep. 2025
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Typically, at this time, nearly 20 minutes after a game, players are shuffling in and out.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Dance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dance. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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