DANCED Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

danced

verb

past tense of dance

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 Indeed, Aston Villa, who have frequently danced with the regulatory devil, have shuttered their North Stand for redevelopment and expansion this season, taking a hit to income now in exchange for bigger returns in the future. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026 Inside, children danced to music from the DJ before settling into their seats, many preparing to watch a rodeo for the very first time. — Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2026 On a recent Saturday, dozens of nurses donned their gowns and danced at Antun’s banquet hall. — Matt Stieb, Curbed, 30 July 2026 Jolley set herself apart from her competitors during rehearsal on episode 3 with guest judge Britt Stewart, who has danced as a pro on the main series for six seasons. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 28 July 2026 Recalling the biblical knights that danced and fought in Cucinelli’s childhood dreams, the director projects crayon drawings on the rafters above the bed his fictional counterpart (Francesco Cannevale) shares with his cousins. — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 25 July 2026 After Turner danced his way through a Stereolab song, one viewer shared that his joy reminded them of two friends who loved the band and later died of cancer. — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 25 July 2026 The 73-year-old eventually rose to his feet and danced during the gospel portion of his set, drawing a loud response from festivalgoers. — Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 July 2026 My longing for sisterhood danced at the edge of my periphery for much of my life, palpable yet unnamable until one night in Vietnam. — Thao Thai, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for danced

Verb

That meant an August 2023 wedding celebration held at their home was the first time anyone stepped foot on the fescue.

— Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
After the Twins intentionally walked Julio Rodríguez, Raleigh hit a sharp grounder to first baseman Royce Lewis, who stepped on first for the out.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of stepped

Verb

The Falcons’ second-year safety watched the snap, darted into the backfield and nabbed receiver Zachariah Branch on an end-around.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 31 July 2026
Hamilton was on course for a record-extending 105th pole position, and first in a full grand prix since Hungary in 2023, before Norris darted through to take it away.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026

Definition of darted

Verb

The Spanish, who had at first just flitted along the coast in their galleons, had begun marching inland and overland from Mexico with crosses and soldiers and soldiers’ families.

— Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Another trio flitted about the main kitchen.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026

Definition of flitted

Verb

The Playoff remains parked at 12 teams, and some G6 conferences shuffled teams, now including North Dakota State and Sacramento State.

— Jason Kirk, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Black voters were shuffled around Houston, with much of the previous 9th Congressional District becoming the new 18th District.

— Rahul Mukherjee, NPR, 23 July 2026

Definition of shuffled

Verb

All around them, guests smiled and laughed as children screamed with excitement and giggled each time a butterfly fluttered close.

— Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Young people fluttered about, wearing custom white T-shirts emblazoned with the festival’s retro cartoon-style poster art.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

Definition of fluttered

Verb

Timo Baumgartl chipped a cross to left side, where Tomas Totland flicked a header back to Ostrak for a bending shot from the corner of the penalty area that ricocheted off the back post to open the scoring.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
Standing up, the Ghost actress dramatically flicked back her signature waist-length sleek black hair and spun around, ready to get to work on the girls.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 25 July 2026