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
ABC News, 19 June 2026
This season, designers such as Celine, Bottega Veneta, and Jil Sander have all showcased sleek shoes that wouldn’t be so out of place at a dance studio or on a Broadway chorus boy.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 19 June 2026
Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2026
In the 1990s, Long Beach danced with Disney over plans — eventually aborted — to build a $2 billion theme park on the site of the Queen Mary.
—Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
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Noun
The Dragon Boat Festival was celebrated Friday across mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan with colorful boat races, lion dances and other festivities.
—ABC News, 19 June 2026
This season, designers such as Celine, Bottega Veneta, and Jil Sander have all showcased sleek shoes that wouldn’t be so out of place at a dance studio or on a Broadway chorus boy.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 19 June 2026
Verb
People danced as musicians performed in the park, and crafty designers showed off their work.
—Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2026
In the 1990s, Long Beach danced with Disney over plans — eventually aborted — to build a $2 billion theme park on the site of the Queen Mary.
—Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dance
Noun
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Reynolds distilled the script down to feature length, keeping the iconic tropes of the genre like the prom, the school play, finals, and graduation all intact.—
Matthew Huff,
IndieWire,
17 June 2026
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Imagine having the guts to wear separates to your prom!—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Now Reid, dressed in black with his chest partially exposed beneath an open jacket revealing a scar, stepped on stage and into the role of Lestat in front of the audience.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Alexander eventually stepped away from pursuing music professionally.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Verb
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This type dispenses altogether with nest-building and partnering and simply darts around squirting.—
Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
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My eyes darted back and forth, trying to grasp the imposing silhouette in its entirety.—
Karina Zaiets,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Noun
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The organizers of a family-friendly bluegrass festival have cancelled their fall festival, according to an announcement made on the event’s website.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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The Score Lawrence street festival is rocking with live music, carnival games and balloon art ahead of tonight’s showdown between Argentina and Algeria.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 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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As Photay, Shornstein—a master synthesist and producer—flits between atmospheric house, dubby breakbeat workouts, and chirping electro funk, building his songs’ arrangements into strange, angular shapes.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
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Tiny butterflies, identifiable by species, flit among blooming epiphytes; red-breasted meadowlarks take to the air; an emerald-green quetzal perches on a branch.—
Susan Tallman,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
Noun
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With stages stretching from Freedom Corner to the Point and crowds growing every year, Pittsburgh’s Juneteenth celebration has evolved into a centerpiece of the city’s summer calendar and a living testament to Black culture, commerce and community pride downtown.—
Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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The 23rd annual Sacramento Juneteenth celebration filled William Land Park on Saturday with a parade of 15 contingents and a festival with educational exhibits on Black American history.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
Verb
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Manager John Schneider is now forced to shuffle players like Andrés Gimenez and Ernie Clement at shortstop, often platooning Gimenez, and inserting lesser hitters at second base.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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After about 10 minutes of sitting frozen in place, the seven-year-old shuffled out of the room with his mother, sister and grandmother.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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“Dance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dance. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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