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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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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
Quit dancing around the dialogue as Mercury and Chiron clash.
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Usa Today, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
The clip finds Meg rocking camo pants, tan boots and a wool hat while dancing to the track in the studio.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
Charlie must then try to overcome his friends' preference for dancing over acting, find the perfect tree and discover the true meaning of Christmas.
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 2 Oct. 2025
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
There will be traditional folk dancing along with games and contests.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
The new season, which features stars like Jordan Chiles, Dylan Efron, Danielle Fishel, Robert Irwin and Elaine Hendrix, allows fans to vote on which dancing pairs should go or stay and finally make their way to victory.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
All the other members were doing other forms of dancing, like voguing or acrobatics.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 19 Sep. 2025
Usa Today, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
The clip finds Meg rocking camo pants, tan boots and a wool hat while dancing to the track in the studio.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
Charlie must then try to overcome his friends' preference for dancing over acting, find the perfect tree and discover the true meaning of Christmas.
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 2 Oct. 2025
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
There will be traditional folk dancing along with games and contests.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
The new season, which features stars like Jordan Chiles, Dylan Efron, Danielle Fishel, Robert Irwin and Elaine Hendrix, allows fans to vote on which dancing pairs should go or stay and finally make their way to victory.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
All the other members were doing other forms of dancing, like voguing or acrobatics.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dancing
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Her path to groundbreaking discoveries did not involve stepping on people or elbowing competitors aside.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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Though Guzman had always wanted to go, this year marked her first time, and stepping inside left her stunned.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Inevitably, someone ended up swinging a quilt around to mimic the great snake’s darting heads and churning coils.—
Seamus Sullivan
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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Their direct running, with pace and purpose, darting into spaces, meant Liverpool were under pressure from the speed with which Palace moved the ball in transition.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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The episode ends with a haunting overhead shot of the yard dotted with frozen clusters of kids in gray jumpsuits and the frantic staff outfitted in bright orange, flitting among them.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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Expect flocks of vibrant flamingos and tiny flitting hummingbirds spreading their wings over the turquoise waters and tangles of mangroves that unfold across lagoons that stretch parallel to the sea.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Hailey Bieber, too, has given the sneaker a seal of approval, strutting around in its ombré, yellow-and-orange version in London while confirming that the trench coat and Nike Shox combo is one worthy of replicating this fall.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Last week, the ‘90s supermodel closed out New York Fashion Week strutting for Coolibar’s Mott50 line of resortwear that also doubles as sunblock.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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Coomes has seen unexplained orbs fluttering in upstairs offices on the security cameras.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Only Murders in the Building actress was the epitome of bridal glam, and went for fluttering lashes, blushed cheeks and peachy pink lips for the occasion.—
Starr Bowenbank,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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To him, the equipment staff shuffling pieces around on the field during practice is just as important as the head coach standing by.—
Christopher Kamrani,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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During the 2024 rampage, two suspects wearing masks were captured on surveillance video shuffling up a driveway and firing weapons towards the home.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Any dairy farmer can tell you that biting flies are a pestilent scourge for cattle herds, which is why one so often sees cows throwing their heads, stamping their feet, flicking their tails, and twitching their skin—desperately trying to shake off the nasty creatures.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 Sep. 2025
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While you guys had staff inside laughing, pointing and even flicking off the crowd outside.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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What To Know Schleswig-Holstein's interior minster, Sabine Sütterlin-Waack, confirmed that drones were seen flying above the coastal state just south of Denmark overnight into Friday, September 26, and that the incident is under investigation for potential sabotage or espionage.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The shutdown means the Fed will be partially flying blind with investors expecting the central bank's second rate cut of the year later this month and another decrease in December.—
Sean Conlon,Pia Singh,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Dancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dancing. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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