as in prom
a social gathering for dancing
who are you taking to the dance on Saturday night?
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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
Stephen Daw, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
Thus, by accident, the cumbia rebajada was born alongside its slow dances, like the gavilán, or hawk, in which people dance hunched down low with their arms spread wide.
—Karla Gachet, NPR, 3 Oct. 2025
Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The scene features a shirtless Samuel dancing to the track while Romy watches from her seat.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
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Noun
On this mid-tempo ode to the club scene, Dijon and Chlöe create an immediate vibe with their collaboration, toeing the line perfectly between the producer’s more dance-ready cuts and the singer’s moody vocals.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
Thus, by accident, the cumbia rebajada was born alongside its slow dances, like the gavilán, or hawk, in which people dance hunched down low with their arms spread wide.
—Karla Gachet, NPR, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
But the 2022 season ended with the Seattle Mariners dancing on Toronto’s home turf.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The scene features a shirtless Samuel dancing to the track while Romy watches from her seat.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dance
Noun
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Russell, who spent her teen years in Colorado, hadn’t gone to her own prom.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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Travis opted for a pinstripe suit for his big night out at prom in 2008.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Berge did not have the support of centre-back Calvin Bassey behind him to step on Elliott when pressing McGinn.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Before the staff could react, Jane stepped off the walkway and moved toward JoJo’s cage in a crouch.—
Ron Arias,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Phillies continued to give him the bunt sign, but Mookie Betts did not dart from shortstop to third base until the last moment.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Renda darted in for a 6-yard TD run, keyed by a 42-yard Parker Harris punt return to the Keller 40.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Then the tone shifted immediately to one of celebration.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The shootings occurred during homecoming celebrations following an annual football game, WRDW reported, citing officials.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Dodgers will not waltz into the NLCS.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Olympic figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi waltzed away with the DWTS season 7 trophy alongside dancer Mark Ballas.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The spaces are smaller, with lower benches, and the older players, flitting between dressing rooms for U14s and U12s, have had to take their belongings home each day rather than leave them in lockers due to the carousel of teams moving in and out.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Bees and wasps flitted together on yellow flowers, and as the day wore on, gnats clumped in beams of sunshine to make a kind of haze.—
Blair Braverman,
Outside,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Free admission to the gardens during the festival.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Nearly 1,200 people were killed, mostly Israeli civilians, including many attending a weekend music festival.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Seahawks might need to do more shuffling ahead of their Week 6 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Restyle Soft Goods Soft goods like accent pillows, throw blankets, and even curtains can be easily shuffled around to refresh your space, Reinhard says.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Dance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dance. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.
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