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
Leah Faye Cooper, Vanity Fair, 22 May 2026
There is no intermission, but there’s a dance break of sorts midway through.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 22 May 2026
The events emphasize sound design, lighting and community over alcohol — proving that nightlife built around dancing rather than drinking can still pack a room.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
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Noun
City-specific off-site excursions are planned too—like literal breakfast at Tiffany’s in New York, celebrity training sessions in LA, and a dance workshop with the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders in Texas.
—Leah Faye Cooper, Vanity Fair, 22 May 2026
There is no intermission, but there’s a dance break of sorts midway through.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026
Verb
As foreshadowing, Nora is disproportionately upset about a social media video Ida posted that’s gone viral, which shows Nora and Thomas and their child dancing for the camera on the farm.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 22 May 2026
The events emphasize sound design, lighting and community over alcohol — proving that nightlife built around dancing rather than drinking can still pack a room.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dance
Noun
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As for Avant's senior prom next year, Svala says one school dance was more than enough for her.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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That philosophy extends across the property and informs its relationship with the local community, many of whom experienced the hotel through proms, weddings and milestone events over the decades.—
Jesse Scott,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Verb
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That’s exactly how things started Thursday night for the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park when pitcher Sandy Alcantara stepped to the mound.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
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On Thursday, Stephen Colbert, dressed up in a sharp blue suit and tie, stepped before The Late Show audience to deliver his final show.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
22 May 2026
Verb
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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
Noun
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Guests are given her phone number for Whatsapp requests, such as a hard-to-book table at Francis Mallmann’s restaurant at Bodega Garzón or for tickets to José Igancio’s international film festival.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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In 2024, Edmilson visited three festivals held across the project’s locations.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Verb
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While this is a luxury resort, expect your fellow guests to be dressed in snowpants and ski boots more often than not—don’t be shy to waltz through the lobby in your long johns.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Which was why, at the very end, when Gordon tuned in on the wireless to a dance band and Robert was supposed to waltz Olwyn about the room, Stella had no patience with St Ives’s reaction to Geoffrey’s ten-second delay in putting on the gramophone record.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Early mornings at Mukwa are quiet, with mist rising off the river and birds flitting along the river bank.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Their father, Nahuel (Amién), flits from one romantic affair to another, failing to recognize his shortcomings the way fathers typically forget minor yet significant details, like mistaking his younger daughter’s shoe size or never delivering on his promise to have the sink fixed.—
Lé Baltar,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
Noun
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With more than eight minutes remaining in the fourth quarter of Game 4, Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson pulled his starters, effectively conceding the series as the Knicks turned the final minutes into a celebration.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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But the celebration in Colorado’s dugout was premature because the Dodgers scored four runs in the bottom of the frame.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
26 May 2026
Verb
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While many of the brand’s lifestyle models are frequently shuffled in and out of production, the 9060 has held on as a staple of the brand’s lineup nearly four years after its retail debut.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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He then was shuffled between immigration centers in California, Arizona and Louisiana — before landing in Equatorial Guinea almost six months ago.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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“Dance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dance. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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