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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
Ahead of a key early matchup against King Philip, Hebert danced at third base during breaks in play.
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Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 25 May 2026
For instance, Fred Astaire and Virginia McMath (better known as Ginger Rogers) danced their way to fame in Top Hat and Swing Time—and the names Fred and Virginia became popular, too.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 25 May 2026
The disjointed nature of Lyon’s performance was best encompassed by Barcelona’s second goal just 15 minutes later, when their back line was in complete disarray as Barcelona once again drove at them on the counterattack and danced in the holes.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 23 May 2026
The Knicks then opened overtime with a 9-0 run as a delirious crowd in Madison Square Garden danced and screamed in the aisles.
—CBS News, 19 May 2026
Prince Harry and Meghan hugged, twirled, dipped and danced across the frames taken during their first dance as a married couple, and the shots showed off new angles of her royal reception dress for the first time.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
While Hayley and Sarah danced in one part of the room, 12-year-old Tiem Strouse danced in another.
—Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
On Tuesday, the first preview day, a small group of people danced to house music played by an Argentine DJ, while a pavilion spokesman wearing an animal mask refused to give his full name and said curators were not available for interviews.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
The Electric Slide was danced, with Michelle Obama very much in the lead.
—Peter Slevin, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 25 May 2026
For instance, Fred Astaire and Virginia McMath (better known as Ginger Rogers) danced their way to fame in Top Hat and Swing Time—and the names Fred and Virginia became popular, too.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 25 May 2026
The disjointed nature of Lyon’s performance was best encompassed by Barcelona’s second goal just 15 minutes later, when their back line was in complete disarray as Barcelona once again drove at them on the counterattack and danced in the holes.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 23 May 2026
The Knicks then opened overtime with a 9-0 run as a delirious crowd in Madison Square Garden danced and screamed in the aisles.
—CBS News, 19 May 2026
Prince Harry and Meghan hugged, twirled, dipped and danced across the frames taken during their first dance as a married couple, and the shots showed off new angles of her royal reception dress for the first time.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
While Hayley and Sarah danced in one part of the room, 12-year-old Tiem Strouse danced in another.
—Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
On Tuesday, the first preview day, a small group of people danced to house music played by an Argentine DJ, while a pavilion spokesman wearing an animal mask refused to give his full name and said curators were not available for interviews.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
The Electric Slide was danced, with Michelle Obama very much in the lead.
—Peter Slevin, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for danced
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The Twins then broke the stalemate in the 11th inning when Brooks Lee sent a bases-clearing double deep to right field, bringing home Ryan Kreidler, the automatic runner, as well as Luke Keaschall and Byron Buxton, who had singled and walked respectively, before Lee stepped to the plate.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
27 May 2026
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Communities — around the time Steyer stepped away from the business.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
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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National Bureau of Investigation agents tried to serve the ICC arrest warrant, but dela Rosa darted toward a narrow stairway into the Senate plenary hall and sought the help of allied senators, who took him into protective custody.—
Jim Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 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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Supermodel Cindy Crawford, Emily Ratajkowski, Tom Brady and many more all strutted their stuff on the catwalk, which was in the center of Times Square, surrounded by billboards.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Klum’s son, Henry Samuel, even strutted down the runway with his proud mom giving him a shout-out during post-show comments.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
14 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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Mats Zuccarello took a shot from the left point that went off Toews and fluttered towards the net.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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The puck went to Eichel, who quickly shuffled it to Barbashev for a shot from the middle of the ice above the circles that rattled off the left post and in.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
23 May 2026
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Shielded by her team, Cardi B shuffled out to the street, a blob of black nylon.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
14 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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Madrigal flicked a slick pass back to a charging Mukhtar for the finish from the right corner of the six-yard box in the 13th minute.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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“Danced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/danced. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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