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as in stepped
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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as in darted
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 danced
Members of the Orange Army danced, sang, marched and partied, saying their iconic celebrations were a way to bring joy to the World Cup, regardless of the outcome on the pitch.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
The Congo fans danced, sang, hugged, shouted in disbelief.
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Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
So much so that when Ava Lahey danced onto the field with straight hair, fans immediately had questions.
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Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
Each member of the band had their moment to shine while the crowd danced on the soggy earth, not minding the conditions one bit.
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Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
In the back of the room, some audience members danced—including the Gallery’s Nicky Siano, who had introduced Russell to dance music at his club.
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Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
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
Hundreds of fans sang and danced together as the festival turned into a showcase of national pride.
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Ross Dimattei,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Inside the iconic Cuban bar turned Scottish hotspot, the Tartan Army hollered as dancers dressed in green and yellow feather headdresses danced on top of the Ball & Chain bar.
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Delia Rose Sauer,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
The Congo fans danced, sang, hugged, shouted in disbelief.
—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
So much so that when Ava Lahey danced onto the field with straight hair, fans immediately had questions.
—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
Each member of the band had their moment to shine while the crowd danced on the soggy earth, not minding the conditions one bit.
—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
In the back of the room, some audience members danced—including the Gallery’s Nicky Siano, who had introduced Russell to dance music at his club.
—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
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
Hundreds of fans sang and danced together as the festival turned into a showcase of national pride.
—
Ross Dimattei,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Inside the iconic Cuban bar turned Scottish hotspot, the Tartan Army hollered as dancers dressed in green and yellow feather headdresses danced on top of the Ball & Chain bar.
—
Delia Rose Sauer,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for danced
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As Maher walked on stage to receive his award from 2014 awardee Leno, up stepped impressionist Friend from the audience to interrupt the proceedings.
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But Valenzuela stuck out his glove, the ball nicked the leather and rolled to Juan Samuel, who stepped on second base and threw to first baseman Eddie Murray, who made the catch that sent Dodgers running to the mound.
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My eyes darted back and forth, trying to grasp the imposing silhouette in its entirety.
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After a weekend in the city with his fiancée, Kelce darted over to Los Angeles with his brother Jason to host a live taping of New Heights at the Orpheum Theatre on Monday, June 12.
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer alum Sarah Michelle Gellar strutted in the purple platform boots of the fashionable and upbeat Daphne Blake in both live-action Scooby-Doo flicks.
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The 53-year-old model strutted her stuff in Miami Beach, Florida wearing a set of equally stunning one-piece swimsuits.
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Another trio flitted about the main kitchen.
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Western whiptails flitted across the trail and onto rocks.
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The resulting 6° to 7° C of global warming shuffled the makeup of plant and dinosaur species on land and caused a mass extinction of corals and other marine species.
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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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Cassettes fluttered, CDs skipped, and choosing a dozen albums for a trip meant leaving dozens more behind.
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Dozens of butterflies, likely variable checkerspots with hints of yellow and red on their wings, fluttered all around.
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After a corner kick and a nice cross, Sanchez flicked the ball in with his head as Colombian fans erupted.
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Boxed into the corner by two Americans, Güler flicked the ball perfectly between Pulisic's legs and ran around him, creating the space necessary to start the final sequence.
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“Danced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/danced. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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