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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
In the distance, rays of light danced off Pure Amazon.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
The two had a few drinks together and danced.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
His mother, Nicole Flender, studied French at Yale on a ballet scholarship and danced with the New York City Ballet as a child.
—Fleurine Tideman, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
The Flamin' Hot director danced with choreographer Gustavo Vargas, who dipped Longoria and twirled her around.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
Chalamet — whose grandmother, mother, and sister all danced with the New York City Ballet — seemed to realize how his words might land.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Mar. 2026
My grandmother danced in the New York City Ballet, my mother danced in the New York City Ballet, my sister danced in the New York City Ballet.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026
Danielle Martinelli, who danced for the company as an apprentice and later did choreography for it, remembered advice Cunningham would give.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Bad Bunny danced, ran, and gyrated up and down the stage’s short catwalk, wearing a white shirt with wide cuffs (reminiscent of a poet blouse), a vest and pants.
—Waiss Aramesh, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
The two had a few drinks together and danced.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
His mother, Nicole Flender, studied French at Yale on a ballet scholarship and danced with the New York City Ballet as a child.
—Fleurine Tideman, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
The Flamin' Hot director danced with choreographer Gustavo Vargas, who dipped Longoria and twirled her around.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
Chalamet — whose grandmother, mother, and sister all danced with the New York City Ballet — seemed to realize how his words might land.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Mar. 2026
My grandmother danced in the New York City Ballet, my mother danced in the New York City Ballet, my sister danced in the New York City Ballet.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026
Danielle Martinelli, who danced for the company as an apprentice and later did choreography for it, remembered advice Cunningham would give.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Bad Bunny danced, ran, and gyrated up and down the stage’s short catwalk, wearing a white shirt with wide cuffs (reminiscent of a poet blouse), a vest and pants.
—Waiss Aramesh, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for danced
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With four of Kobe Bryant’s former youth players on its squad, Sage Hill defeated Ontario Christian for its first CIF-SS championship as sports emerged from the pandemic and a grieving community stepped toward healing.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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Stanford freshman guard Ebuka Okorie stepped to the free throw line after a foul.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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In its aftermath, Naylah darted through the hallway with a pair of white pom-poms.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Prince missed a pull-up jumper before Ciezki darted to the rim for a layup with 32 seconds to go.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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About 10 flies flitted about in a storage area next to a kitchen prep table.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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Gigi Hadid has flitted from champagne blonde to espresso brunette and sultry burgundy hair throughout the years.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
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When the lights dimmed, models strutted through the rows to the stage, showcasing workwear silhouettes that reflect the history and continued influence of Asian Americans in the workforce.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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After the ball plunged through the net, Brunson let out a roar, strutted across the baseline, and headbutted the padded backstop beneath the hoop.—
Tom Kludt,
Vanity Fair,
17 Feb. 2026
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And there, for the fifth time, was Azzi Fudd as the colorful scraps of paper, shot from big cannons, fluttered down all around her.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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As his hair fluttered in the jet stream created by his flight path, three of his Minnesota Timberwolves teammates were left in his dust.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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As children from the synagogue were shuffled to safety, nearby West Bloomfield Schools were under a shelter-in-place order from police.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Samson Fellows shuffled in his slippers to a small space heater and flicked it on.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
11 Mar. 2026
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David flicked, a 3-pointer swished, and the junior stretched his vocal cords to the cavernous audience at the Coliseum with an early dagger.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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Samson Fellows shuffled in his slippers to a small space heater and flicked it on.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Danced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/danced. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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