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
Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 20 June 2025
Meanwhile, Las Ventanas al Paraíso, a Rosewood resort in Cabo, has an exclusive contract with an on-site magician who integrates music, dance, storytelling, and grand illusion into something that’s more reminiscent of a Broadway performance than a kid’s birthday party.
—Hannah Seligson, Robb Report, 19 June 2025
Jeryl Brunner, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
As Florida tacked on its third goal of the night late in the second period, the music inside Baptist Health was blaring and fans were dancing in their jerseys up on their chairs.
—Kaitlyn Pohly, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
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Noun
This is a panic attack for his narrator, but a dance number for the rest of us.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 20 June 2025
Meanwhile, Las Ventanas al Paraíso, a Rosewood resort in Cabo, has an exclusive contract with an on-site magician who integrates music, dance, storytelling, and grand illusion into something that’s more reminiscent of a Broadway performance than a kid’s birthday party.
—Hannah Seligson, Robb Report, 19 June 2025
Verb
Canteen in the basement of the 44th Street Theatre, where celebrities like Bette Davis, Katharine Hepburn and Marlene Dietrich volunteered by washing dishes, serving food or dancing with members of the armed forces.
—Jeryl Brunner, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
As Florida tacked on its third goal of the night late in the second period, the music inside Baptist Health was blaring and fans were dancing in their jerseys up on their chairs.
—Kaitlyn Pohly, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dance
Noun
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After celebrating his prom only hours before, Aschkenasy entered the race working off pure adrenaline.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
6 June 2025
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For Harmon, one of the bright spots was getting to plan her prom as class president—a moment where her classmates were able to come together and enjoy themselves.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
5 June 2025
Verb
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The lack of penalties has been missing in Buddie’s mind and much of it has to do with the NCAA losing countless legal battles, which led the organization stepping away from enforcing things like improper benefits and stepping aside for the CSC to handle it.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2025
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No one enjoys sitting on cushions covered in bird droppings or stepping over bird poop on the way across the patio.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 June 2025
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Authorities believe the toddler darted into the parking lot in front of a Jeep, Assistant Chief Terranova Smith told WTOC.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2025
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Marchand has long been the master of taking the smallest window and turning it into something bigger, darting between or around opponents into the small pockets of available space.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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Strictly Come Dancing presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman both waltzed away from the birthday honors with MBEs, while former BBC presenter Martha Kearney got a CBE. Behind the scenes, some big-hitting producers were recognized for their work in the television industry.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
13 June 2025
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Novi Brown, producer, actress, and co-star of Tyler Perry’s Sistas, waltzed into the 25th Anniversary BET Awards with a level of glam that can only be described as timeless and scene-stealing.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
11 June 2025
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Following the Tony Awards, many attendees flitted off to cast celebrations and the official MoMA party before landing at the annual event at the Carlyle, hosted by Rick Miramontez and John Gore.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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The episode flits back and forth between tour preparation, performances and home footage from Cooper’s childhood.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
8 June 2025
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Reactions to the sudden move varied: Those in the community who considered the festival a nuisance were relieved.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
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Many of the beers that medal at each festival have limited distribution and are sometimes only available at the taproom at the brewery where they were produced.—
Erik Ofgang,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
Verb
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The Discovery+ streaming service will be shuffled into the Global Networks company.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Instead, set aside time each week to sort through each piece of paper (rather than picking it up and shuffling it around multiple times per week!).—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
Verb
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American flags fluttered, along with the occasional LGBTQ+ banner.—
Michael Wilner,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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American and Saudi flags fluttered throughout the capital, and an all-American fleet of police vehicles formed a visible security perimeter around key sites.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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“Dance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dance. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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