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dancing

verb

present participle of dance
1
as in stepping
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 darting
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 dancing That could include lighting candles while focusing on an intention or incorporating movement through activities such as dancing, walking or hiking. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026 After dancing a promising cha-cha on week 1, Bersten and his season 35 partner, Giada De Laurentiis, found themselves in the bottom three following a disappointing salsa. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2026 The pretty-in-pink concept (a hit in London) is the city’s clubland, replete with retro music, disco lights and lots of dancing in the aisles. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026 Bass Persuades isn’t interested in dancing so much as it is invested fully in devotion. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026 East Bay Times reported attendees sipping matcha lattes while dancing and socializing at a daytime San Jose event. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026 Next week, all 14 of our remaining couples will be dancing on the same night — that’s when the competition really starts. — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026 This movie features a flash mob with you and Jasmine Trinca dancing to the Rolling Stones. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026 Built for polar exploration, this vessel features a cozy alpine-meets-the-sea vibe, with faux-fur pillows, plush blankets for staying warm and three fireplaces with dancing water vapor flames. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dancing
  1. stepping
  2. darting
  3. strutting
  4. flitting
  5. shuffling
  6. fluttering
  7. flicking
  8. flying
Verb
  • Between the pools, the beach, and the restaurant lineup, most guests could fill a week without stepping off property.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Ahead of the first Charlotte opening, Bolorin outlined key details on traffic coordination, store policies and what shoppers should expect when stepping inside the Ballantyne store.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of stepping
Verb
  • Thank you to the San Francisco Zoo for their expertise darting the lion and documenting the scene.
    — Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026
  • One TikTok of the scrappy piggy dodging cars and darting between would-be animal rescuers’ legs racked up nearly a half million views.
    — Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of darting
Verb
  • Several photos and videos of her strutting down the runway at PrettyLittleThing’s Miami Swim Week event went viral in early June 2026, sparking conversation about her transformation.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The clip saw Kelce meet several fashionable friends, including Gigi Hadid, Frances Tiafoe and Carmelo Anthony, while strutting through the iconic location.
    — Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of strutting
Verb
  • Upon further review of the camera footage, Sam Gough, a park supervisor for the Incline Village General Improvement District, said the light appeared to be just a bug flitting across the lens.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • An airy, not-too-sweet vanilla like Taunt is the perfect encapsulation of a Gemini who’s always flitting from one topic of interest to the next.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 14 July 2026
Definition of flitting
Verb
  • An offseason filled with roster shuffling continued Tuesday for the Charlotte Hornets, who completed a three-player deal with Atlanta to land another guard with perimeter shooting potential.
    — Staff reports, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The video, made in collaboration with faceless director Lauzza, features buildings shuffling on beat and other excerpts of British culture.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of shuffling
Verb
  • The dress included a long train, which trailed the actress on the arrival carpet, and was further augmented by a shoulder ornament of fabric that transitioned from fluttering waves to delicate tassels.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Tribute upon floral tribute—their petals, leaves, and memorial cards fluttering in the gentle breeze.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of fluttering
Verb
  • He’s getting hit sometimes, and just flicking this ball out there.
    — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The Half-Mast The first sign that a deer is troubled comes when that long tail goes to half-mast—straight out behind—and stays rigid for a few seconds before dropping and then flicking right back up.
    — Tom Carpenter, Outdoor Life, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of flicking
Verb
  • Or two weeks ago, flying to Frieze Seoul, 37 hours there and back, after a trip to the East Coast and Europe that was another 42.
    — Lane Brown, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Nearly $2 billion from venture capital investors has underpinned Zipline’s global business that has grown from flying medical supplies to food delivery for Uber.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of flying

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“Dancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dancing. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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