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
Martha Ross, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
At the end of the presentation, a woman hands the hitmaker a bouquet of flowers as the star waves to the crowd and dances.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
About twenty patrons were there in the room while all around them five players were dancing, making music, acting, and singing poetry.
—Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
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Noun
Fortunately, the ballet center’s closure won’t leave a void in pre-professional training in the East Bay dance community.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
At the end of the presentation, a woman hands the hitmaker a bouquet of flowers as the star waves to the crowd and dances.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Verb
Don your best formal attire, bring your friends and dance the night away at this colorful event at the California Radio History Museum.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
About twenty patrons were there in the room while all around them five players were dancing, making music, acting, and singing poetry.
—Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dance
Noun
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Another focuses on Shira’s prom, which coincides with a celebration honoring her mom at the Jewish Community Center.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
30 May 2026
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There’s no dedicated report that tracks what Americans spend on prom, so CNBC Select looked at the closest available data — from government price indexes to an index created by a college professor — to get a sense of what the big night actually costs.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Owners should manage their dogs during delivery times by keeping their pets in a separate room before opening the front door and ensuring the door is latched before stepping outside, according to the release.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Jules will step away from a giant canvas to reveal an eerily prescient work of art, pack up her paints, and drive away from her sugar daddy and off into the sunset.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Arnaldi turned into some version of Carlos Alcaraz, scrambling all over the court, making miracle saves and darting winners down the line.—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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In between takes while filming Cocktail (1988), the actor saw costar Elisabeth Shue darting toward a helicopter's tail rotor — which, when in motion, is barely visible and thus instantly lethal.—
Skyler Trepel,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 May 2026
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While the film’s presence at the festival has sparked some controversy, Tribeca co-founder Jane Rosenthal defended the move to Variety, claiming the film should be looked at within the context of the ongoing Iran war.—
Corbin Bolies,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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On the feature side, the festival includes three competitions for narrative, documentary, and international films, with other sections devoted to cutting-edge cinema in Viewpoints and a substantial short film program.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
3 June 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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Plant hummingbird-friendly flowers for an extra special treat for the bird enthusiasts in your house, then enjoy watching the hummingbirds flit about as songbirds take a dip in the basin.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2026
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Upstairs, a disco deep cut plays while Byrd flits about greeting everyone.—
Mike Albo,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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Some sponsors have pulled out of the celebrations Last year, some big corporations stopped contributing to Pride events.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Initially this brought an overdue celebration of figures, like Fred Eversley, Jack Whitten, and Howardena Pindell, who had been working within high-modernist modes but had been discriminated against by white curators, dealers, and critics.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Other major destinations, which have seen their order in the top-six markets by size shuffle rapidly in recent months, painted a mixed picture.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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Having gone into hiding, Walt ultimately manages to make some things right before shuffling off the mortal coil.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
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“Dance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dance. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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