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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
One day later, Smith shared a video of Cline dyeing Easter eggs while his mom sang and danced.
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Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
The group members sang and danced with military precision to songs with huge hooks and an insanely loud beat.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2026
The Colombian superstar danced her way through a powerful set, incorporating salsa, old-school reggaeton, and even an all-female mariachi crew.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2026
And a year after Fudd’s Huskies won a college championship, Betts’ Bruins danced their way through March Madness.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Friends danced on one another’s shoulders.
—Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2026
The sophomore danced around a bit, then a pass intended to go out was deflected right back to LaPuma who spun left and blasted the loose ball to the back of the net from 10 yards out for a 1-0 lead.
—Charles Baggarly & Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
But what a beautiful style this is, especially danced with such miraculous softness and loft by Wona Park.
—Rachel Howard, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Apr. 2026
But Kreider was able to direct a pass to Carlsson, who carried the puck into the Sharks’ zone, danced past winger Ty Dellandrea, and roofed a shot past Askarov.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
The group members sang and danced with military precision to songs with huge hooks and an insanely loud beat.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2026
The Colombian superstar danced her way through a powerful set, incorporating salsa, old-school reggaeton, and even an all-female mariachi crew.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2026
And a year after Fudd’s Huskies won a college championship, Betts’ Bruins danced their way through March Madness.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Friends danced on one another’s shoulders.
—Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2026
The sophomore danced around a bit, then a pass intended to go out was deflected right back to LaPuma who spun left and blasted the loose ball to the back of the net from 10 yards out for a 1-0 lead.
—Charles Baggarly & Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
But what a beautiful style this is, especially danced with such miraculous softness and loft by Wona Park.
—Rachel Howard, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Apr. 2026
But Kreider was able to direct a pass to Carlsson, who carried the puck into the Sharks’ zone, danced past winger Ty Dellandrea, and roofed a shot past Askarov.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for danced
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Into that vacuum stepped irregular armed groups, criminal organizations and military units that began controlling extraction sites and local populations.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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When Vanderbilt became demonstrative, Austin Reaves — who didn't play due to injury — stepped between his teammate and the head coach, along with assistant coach Nate McMillan.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Suddenly, a hummingbird darted up into the insect swarm, rolling, diving and maneuvering in what was obviously an attempt to catch some of the very tiny bugs.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Seconds later, one of his young grandchildren darted out of the darkness and towards him.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
8 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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Villaraigosa flitted around the racers’ VIP tent, spotted a bowl of fortune cookies and made a beeline.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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On March 25, the heels returned alongside a two-piece lace midi dress from Ermanno Scervion's pre-fall 2026 collection, as well as a cream overcoat, while Zendaya strutted through Paris.—
Staff Author,
InStyle,
4 Apr. 2026
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Following the release last Friday of ARIRANG, the lads strutted their stuff the next day with a live show at Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square, livestreamed globally on Netflix as BTS The Comeback Live | Arirang.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
27 Mar. 2026
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Stars forward Arttu Hyry had what appeared to be a wide-open look at a tying goal in the slot, but misfired as the puck fluttered over the net.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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As Ember brushed past to turn on the lamp, one of the sheets came unstuck and fluttered out into the hallway, caught in her slight draft.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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For weeks, Isaiah Mosley shuffled into the morning chaos of the Miami criminal courthouse.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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Born from the embers of the eighties band Talulah Gosh, Heavenly, led by the singer and guitarist Amelia Fletcher, shuffled forward with her riffy, effervescent playing style, gradually growing more sophisticated across four LPs and an EP, without any loss of buoyancy.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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White flicked home a diving header, off an entry pass played by Bruno Caicedo, to cap the scoring in the 87th minute.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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There was one possible offside from the initial cross, a second if the ball had been flicked on in the next phase, followed by doubt over whether the Coventry City striker had scored with his arm.—
Graham Scott,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Danced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/danced. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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