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
Nicole Bennett,
AJC.com,
26 June 2026
Coley learns that Sonya is on the precipice of leaving for dance camp — something that will separate them for the rest of the summer — which Sonya has neglected to mention before now.
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Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
Members of Hungary’s LGBTQ+ community and masses of supporters danced to music and waved rainbow flags.
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Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
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Noun
Or switch things up with soccer, dance or hiking for a different kind of cardio.
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Nicole Bennett,
AJC.com,
26 June 2026
Coley learns that Sonya is on the precipice of leaving for dance camp — something that will separate them for the rest of the summer — which Sonya has neglected to mention before now.
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Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Verb
There are over 65 artists on stage every single night, dancing amongst each other.
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Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
Members of Hungary’s LGBTQ+ community and masses of supporters danced to music and waved rainbow flags.
—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dance
Noun
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Travis opted for a pinstripe suit for his big night out at prom in 2008.
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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.
Verb
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If interruptions throw you off, step away briefly and return composed.
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Bonnier hopes the exhibition brings people in who have been intimidated by stepping inside a commercial gallery.
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This type dispenses altogether with nest-building and partnering and simply darts around squirting.
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My eyes darted back and forth, trying to grasp the imposing silhouette in its entirety.
Noun
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The festival was more than entertaining and marked a new chapter for the society.
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For nearly two weeks and counting, fans from around the globe have poured into the United States, Canada and Mexico, filling stadiums, fan festivals and watch parties across the 16 host cities.
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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.
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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.
Verb
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Another trio flitted about the main kitchen.
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Within moments, someone pointed out a starling flitting across the hazy sky.
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.
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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.
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The company has since shuffled several leaders, including naming a new human resources chief and the company’s first chief digital officer.
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The assistant shuffled to one side and the scene reset.
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“Dance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dance. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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