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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
Fresh off her appearance in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022), Xochitl Gomez danced to victory in DWTS season 32 with partner Val Chmerkovskiy.
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Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
That vision came to life during the festival that followed the walk; attendees danced to live music and children weaved through the crowd waving pride flags.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
Dozens of Colombians sang, cheered and danced on the streets of Coral Gables outside the Colombian Consulate as voters cast their ballots Sunday for the country’s next president.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 31 May 2026
The The Real Housewives of New York City alum danced down the runway in her black halterneck bikini with a large keyhole chest cutout, which was attached to two silver disks on the top and bottom.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 31 May 2026
Fans draped themselves in Haitian flags and danced to upbeat compas music while children kicked around soccer balls at the small meet-and-greet.
—CBS News, 30 May 2026
For more than an hour, Coleman danced, handed out high-fives, and cuddled kids who needed a hug.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 29 May 2026
The new academy will be run by Aaron Orza, a 13-year member of San Francisco Ballet’s company, and his wife Kristin Lindsay Orza, who previously danced with Ballet Florida and Company C Contemporary Ballet, which was also based in Walnut Creek.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Ahead of a key early matchup against King Philip, Hebert danced at third base during breaks in play.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 25 May 2026
Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
That vision came to life during the festival that followed the walk; attendees danced to live music and children weaved through the crowd waving pride flags.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
Dozens of Colombians sang, cheered and danced on the streets of Coral Gables outside the Colombian Consulate as voters cast their ballots Sunday for the country’s next president.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 31 May 2026
The The Real Housewives of New York City alum danced down the runway in her black halterneck bikini with a large keyhole chest cutout, which was attached to two silver disks on the top and bottom.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 31 May 2026
Fans draped themselves in Haitian flags and danced to upbeat compas music while children kicked around soccer balls at the small meet-and-greet.
—CBS News, 30 May 2026
For more than an hour, Coleman danced, handed out high-fives, and cuddled kids who needed a hug.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 29 May 2026
The new academy will be run by Aaron Orza, a 13-year member of San Francisco Ballet’s company, and his wife Kristin Lindsay Orza, who previously danced with Ballet Florida and Company C Contemporary Ballet, which was also based in Walnut Creek.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Ahead of a key early matchup against King Philip, Hebert danced at third base during breaks in play.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for danced
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But the injury bug came back to rear its ugly head as Brunson yet again appeared to be in discomfort after Spurs center Luke Kornet stepped on his ankle.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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New items, which won’t be new to anyone who has stepped foot inside one of California’s many taquerias, include new meats like chicken and chorizo, flour tortillas in addition to corn ones and, of course, burritos.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
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After an epic opening that included Jordin Sparks singing the National Anthem as roaring fighter jets darted across the sky, the race was underway.—
Janine Rubenstein,
PEOPLE,
27 May 2026
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Harvey Barnes interjected and darted forward, crossing for Nick Woltemade, but West Ham were playing at 33rpm to Newcastle’s 45.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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From there, the event planner extraordinaire flitted around to a few more spots, including MI-V1 at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, and Lux, in the old Liquid location.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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These words are fascinating to consider in relation to Soderbergh, who has flitted among genres and subjects with a facility that is easily mistaken for dilettantism, or even ventriloquism.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Some new names and familiar faces who strutted their stuff this year included Brooks Nader, Camille Kostek, Alix Earle, Molly Sims and Katie Austin, who is expecting her first child.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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The ‘90s supermodel strutted down the runway at W South Beach for Sports Illustrated’s show, no doubt the most anticipated event of Miami Swim Week, which wrapped Sunday.—
Madeleine Marr
June 1,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2026
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Advertisement Crossing an overpass into my western suburb of Baghdad, militia flags stamped with Ali Khamenei’s face fluttered in the wind.—
Nabil Salih,
Time,
26 May 2026
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Xi and a line-up of his top officials shook hands with the Russian president, before the relaxed-looking leaders stood shoulder to shoulder during a gun salute, while a military band played and Russian and Chinese flags fluttered in the background.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 May 2026
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While many of the brand’s lifestyle models are frequently shuffled in and out of production, the 9060 has held on as a staple of the brand’s lineup nearly four years after its retail debut.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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He then was shuffled between immigration centers in California, Arizona and Louisiana — before landing in Equatorial Guinea almost six months ago.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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And then, as if a switch had been flicked, Alamo’s tone changed again.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Hull went closest on the stroke of halftime when McBurnie’s header flicked off a Middlesbrough defender and clipped the top of the crossbar.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 May 2026
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“Danced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/danced. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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