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
Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
Around 300 to 400 students participate in its dance classes and performances during the school year, and 600 to 700 in the summer.
—Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Pegah Banihashemi, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
Since then, Spears has largely used Instagram to communicate with fans, frequently posting solo videos of herself dancing.
—Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Attendees then participated in a spring prayer, and the ceremony ended with a stomp dance.
—Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
Around 300 to 400 students participate in its dance classes and performances during the school year, and 600 to 700 in the summer.
—Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
Yet in the midst of the attacks, people in some areas took to the streets and began to dance.
—Pegah Banihashemi, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
Since then, Spears has largely used Instagram to communicate with fans, frequently posting solo videos of herself dancing.
—Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dance
Noun
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Organizers estimate the event started with about 1,500 new or gently worn prom dresses across a range of styles and sizes, as well as a smaller selection of suits and tuxedos, to pick from this year.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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Those punishments included threats of losing prom or walking the stage at graduation.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, O’Rourke kept a brave smile on her face, eager to step onto set and lose herself in make-believe before the cameras.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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At Milford Convenience & Tobacco, Profit reportedly stepped on a woman while holding a gun to her head.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Testifying in his own defense, Tyler said Wofford pointed a gun at him, her finger on the trigger, hands slightly shaking and eyes darting.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Prince missed a pull-up jumper before Ciezki darted to the rim for a layup with 32 seconds to go.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Despite major changes this year to timing and logistics, SXSW will again spotlight comedy and action films that other festivals don’t show, as well as be a hotbed for discovery of new talent.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The festival usually coincides with St Patrick’s Day — although not this year — and has become a showcase for Irish racing.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For the Viennese, many of whom learn to waltz in school, donning dress shoes and heading to the imperial palace to dance is an activity that goes back more than 200 years.—
Valeriya Safronova,
Vanity Fair,
19 Feb. 2026
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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
Verb
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For families Families were flitting around the lobby, pool terrace, and elevators throughout my stay, so rest assured that this is a great spot to bring the kids—not to mention that the attached shopping mall and exceptionally safe surrounding neighborhood are reassuring for any parent.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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That album came after two star-making mixtapes Beat Tape 1 (2014) and Beat Tape 2 (2015) that marked him out as one of British music’s bright young things, a guitarist and songwriter who could flit between jazz, pop, hip-hop and disco and could pull a feature or two (more on those later).—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Pinch-hitter Logan Wade followed with a game-ending popout to Moon, and the first baseman threw his glove high in celebration.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Faith observances during historic milestones Trump isn’t the only president to discuss religion during a major milestone celebration.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Samson Fellows shuffled in his slippers to a small space heater and flicked it on.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Green Bay Packers are doing some shuffling at cornerback by adding Benjamin St-Juste while informing Nate Hobbs of a plan to release him a year after signing him to the $48 million, four-year contract, according to two people with knowledge of the decisions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Dance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dance. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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