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
Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
My whole career, 40 years in the industry, has been marked by CARB [California Air Resources Board emissions standards] and the EPA and the dance with the fuel economy standards.
—Jamie Lincoln Kitman, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026
Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
While his knuckleball was not dancing at its best all day, Waldron discovered the command of his fastball and sweeper that was missing in the first two innings.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Originally invited to serve as only an interval act to entertain viewers between competing performance groups, the Irish dance-and-music act became the talk of the night.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
My whole career, 40 years in the industry, has been marked by CARB [California Air Resources Board emissions standards] and the EPA and the dance with the fuel economy standards.
—Jamie Lincoln Kitman, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
Dust particles danced in streams of afternoon light when Mother swept the yard.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
While his knuckleball was not dancing at its best all day, Waldron discovered the command of his fastball and sweeper that was missing in the first two innings.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dance
Noun
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Hundreds of students from across Los Angeles County were given the opportunity to shop and receive free formal prom attire at the event.—
Staff Photographer,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Two days before joining her famous family at the MTV Movie and TV Awards, the TikTok and television star got all dressed up in a neon yellow gown for her high school prom.—
Lindy Segal,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Then Ramos stepped to the plate in a situation where the Highlanders were probably expecting a bunt, Calderon said.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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For the very first time, Rina and Serasi stepped onto their outdoor habitat — and their personalities were already on full display.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Pete Crow-Armstrong dashed from third base, tapped the plate and then darted to the fans behind home, jumping on the railing against the netting to celebrate the Chicago Cubs’ walk-off, extra-innings, 2-1 win over the New York Mets at Wrigley Field.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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The hungry sharks surrounded Barley in the clips, leaping out of the water and quickly darting around his Sea-Doo.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Neon has swooped in to take North American rights to the film ahead of its festival bow.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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The festival, continuing through May 3 across downtown Hot Springs, features culinary and design experiences, workshops, performances, gallery walk and studio tours.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While this is a luxury resort, expect your fellow guests to be dressed in snowpants and ski boots more often than not—don’t be shy to waltz through the lobby in your long johns.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Which was why, at the very end, when Gordon tuned in on the wireless to a dance band and Robert was supposed to waltz Olwyn about the room, Stella had no patience with St Ives’s reaction to Geoffrey’s ten-second delay in putting on the gramophone record.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The water spider, according to Cherokee legend, was able to flit across the water to retrieve life-saving coal that could warm the cold world.—
Keith Sharon,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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This commentary was not from a wonkish TikToker nor a network pundit but from TMZ, the merciless purveyor of celebrity dirt, which published the images of Graham after a citizen vacationer noticed the senator flitting through the theme park and sent pictures.—
Paula Mejía,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The 19-year-old princess joined her fellow London residents in celebration on May 9, 1945, the day after VE Day.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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The effect is meant to be a celebration of the Sonoran Desert, as well as a cautionary tale about humans' impact on it, said Shaw.—
Alina Hartounian,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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With Estévez out, the Royals had to shuffle the bullpen.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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Of course, no rotation shuffling is imminent with Rodón expected to make at least three rehab starts and Cole moving at a slower pace following Tommy John surgery.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Dance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dance. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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