1
as in to step
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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2
as in to dart
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 dance
Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
The appendages, both of which bend as needed, allow the vacuum dance, jump, and, most importantly, climb stairs, a first in the increasingly crowded field.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026
Kif Leswing, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
The images show vivid auroras dancing overhead and a fox below who seems far more interested in the photographer than the light show unfolding above.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 9 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Understanding yourself and leveling up authenticity is just step one; step two is to actually dance your own unique dance.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
The appendages, both of which bend as needed, allow the vacuum dance, jump, and, most importantly, climb stairs, a first in the increasingly crowded field.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
Large crowds of onlookers were treated to a performance of boxing and dancing on the show floor.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
The images show vivid auroras dancing overhead and a fox below who seems far more interested in the photographer than the light show unfolding above.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dance
Noun
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Rickey was the life of the party — and was looking forward to attending prom at the time he was murdered, his mother, Latasha Ferguson, said in a letter read aloud by a victim advocate.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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While all of this was going on across the country, retro recruits (also known as high school seniors) were saying goodbye to their families, their pals and their proms.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Throughout both films, Stern's Marv is subjected to some of the worst obstacles set up to protect Keven, including stepping on a nail barefoot, taking a hot iron to the face and bricks to the head, and surviving an electrocution.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Jan. 2026
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In mid-December 2024, Jones temporarily stepped away from the Today show to care for Ojeh, who it was later revealed had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer called glioblastoma.—
Jessica Vacco-Bolaños,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Easter eggs of art history are plentiful, telling a story that dips and darts in many thrilling directions.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Pairs of multibar angelfish, with their zebra-like stripes and bright yellow bellies, darted across a field of silvery staghorn coral.—
Gisela Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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The festival — which originated in 1978 as the United States Film Festival, before being taken over by the Sundance Institute — has outgrown its location and will be held next year in Boulder, Colorado.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Slush 18-19 November in Helsinki, Finland Helsinki's tech festival wraps up the European event calendar with signature energy—literally, they're known for the neon lights and production design.—
Melinda Elmborg,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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From beating the mighty Oklahoma Sooners in overtime in the 2007 Fiesta Bowl to waltzing deep into SEC country and defeating the Georgia Bulldogs in the Georgia Dome, the Broncos rarely shied away from a challenge.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Dec. 2025
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Playing against a Bulls defense ranked near the bottom of the league in most defensive categories, the Warriors waltzed into open jump shots and layups for most of the night.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
8 Dec. 2025
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But how bats can tell which echo to follow while flitting around in a sea of overlapping and competing signals pinging off the myriad surfaces in their environments has been a mystery—until now.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
20 Jan. 2026
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Valentino and his longtime partner Giancarlo Giammetti flitted among their homes — which also included places in New York, London, Rome, Capri and Gstaad, Switzerland — traveling with their pack of pugs.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Jan. 2026
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When news of Maduro’s removal first spread on social media early that Saturday morning, many banged pots and pans in celebration.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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The mother of three has often spoken about the importance of family time, frequently sharing glimpses of celebrations and milestones with her children on social media.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, butterflies drift overhead, penguins shuffle, and the museum’s living roof flourishes with native plants from as far as Borneo and Madagascar.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The quarterback shuffle, though, continues.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Dance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dance. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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