1
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
The toddler danced around, incapable of containing his energy.
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Maeva Bambuck, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
Pacheco danced on her college team at San Jose State, then danced professionally for the Disney Cruise Line and Great America.
—Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 1 Feb. 2026
Members danced and clapped and lifted their arms in prayer.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
The crowd clapped and danced to the rhythm.
—Mariana Navarrete Villegas, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
Pastrnak first danced around Roman Josi just inside the Nashville blue line and then shoveled the puck along the left boards to Geekie.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
One night, all 14 guests and 20 crew danced the Macarena under a tropical sky.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
For the next 40 minutes, Michelsen danced and sprinted around the court, with Marshall timing all his moves.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Pat Patriot danced in one corner.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2026
Maeva Bambuck, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
Pacheco danced on her college team at San Jose State, then danced professionally for the Disney Cruise Line and Great America.
—Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 1 Feb. 2026
Members danced and clapped and lifted their arms in prayer.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
The crowd clapped and danced to the rhythm.
—Mariana Navarrete Villegas, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
Pastrnak first danced around Roman Josi just inside the Nashville blue line and then shoveled the puck along the left boards to Geekie.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
One night, all 14 guests and 20 crew danced the Macarena under a tropical sky.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
For the next 40 minutes, Michelsen danced and sprinted around the court, with Marshall timing all his moves.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Pat Patriot danced in one corner.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for danced
Verb
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Twin had lifted a leg, pointed a toe, and stepped over him, careful not to step into the puddle of blood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Goodman in 2021 implemented a succession plan, and shortly thereafter stepped away from the daily business of running the gallery, which inaugurated an LA outpost 2023 and moved its New York headquarters to TriBeCa the following year.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
27 Jan. 2026
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With the game out of reach, Kuechly undercut receiver John Brown, intercepted Palmer and darted in for a 22-yard touchdown.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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The Broncos could hardly stop running back James Cook with a head of steam, as Cook darted up wide-open holes time and again in a 24-carry, 117-yard performance.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
18 Jan. 2026
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Valentino and his longtime partner Giancarlo Giammetti flitted among their homes — which also included places in New York, London, Rome, Capri and Gstaad, Switzerland — traveling with their pack of pugs.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Jan. 2026
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On the 10-mile drive to the school, Gussick’s mind flitted to every possible scenario.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
15 Dec. 2025
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Dern strutted her stuff in a gown decorated with three-dimensional florals, as well as a pair of sleek sandals.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
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Teigen strutted down the black-and-red carpet in black patent-leather D’Orsay pumps with dainty ankle straps.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The clergy made a full lap around the field to make sure all the angles were covered, including the end where Loop's very makeable kick fluttered wide.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Almost 35 years later, the fight that started before that single envelope fluttered into his cell is not over.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
27 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Lock mode proved invaluable on loose climbs, Hill Descent took the stress out of steep drop-offs, and Auto seamlessly shuffled between two- and four-wheel drive as conditions changed.—
Fergus Scholes,
TheWeek,
30 Jan. 2026
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Key Background The ranks of the world’s wealthiest people have shuffled in recent months.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The sixth-tier side doubled their advantage shortly after the hour mark as a deflected effort fell into the path of Buckley-Ricketts, who adjusted his body and flicked past goalkeeper Walter Benitez.—
Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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The suspect poured gasoline on the girls as well as both officers, flicked a lighter and set the room ablaze.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Danced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/danced. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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