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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
The video appears to show Sohail dancing with Orthodox men inside the headquarters.
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Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026
True to the mountain's name, natural light abounds—look for sun spots dancing across the walls as the shadows shift across the canyon.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
After this very privileged little boy claims to have mental health problems and anxiety over his mom dancing with him at a wedding.
—Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
In videos obtained by PEOPLE, Earle and the former Patriots quarterback, 48, could be seen chatting and dancing together in a club.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Bella's post also included a video of Gigi dancing in front of a Christmas tree.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
Not that long ago, Cruz had also shared a video of his mom dancing on Instagram Reels.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 27 Jan. 2026
Hundreds of Senegalese gathered for a public viewing in the area historically called Little Senegal in Harlem, then spilled into the streets waving flags, singing and dancing in an informal parade late into the night.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
The bar also offers happy hour specials during the week and DJs and dancing on the weekends.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Jan. 2026
Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026
True to the mountain's name, natural light abounds—look for sun spots dancing across the walls as the shadows shift across the canyon.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
After this very privileged little boy claims to have mental health problems and anxiety over his mom dancing with him at a wedding.
—Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
In videos obtained by PEOPLE, Earle and the former Patriots quarterback, 48, could be seen chatting and dancing together in a club.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Bella's post also included a video of Gigi dancing in front of a Christmas tree.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
Not that long ago, Cruz had also shared a video of his mom dancing on Instagram Reels.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 27 Jan. 2026
Hundreds of Senegalese gathered for a public viewing in the area historically called Little Senegal in Harlem, then spilled into the streets waving flags, singing and dancing in an informal parade late into the night.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
The bar also offers happy hour specials during the week and DJs and dancing on the weekends.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dancing
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In one sequence, an officer is seen reaching into the struggle empty-handed and stepping away holding a gun, which appears to have been removed from Pretti's waistband.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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This psychological pattern can create a difficult cycle where stepping away from work feels threatening rather than restorative, and incomplete tasks carry an emotional weight that extends well beyond the office.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Chirring insects, cool eels, darting dice snakes in the Volga delta.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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The footage ends as the officer glances back toward the bench where the suspect was supposed to be handcuffed, before giving chase, with two other officers quickly darting out from behind the reception desk to join her.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Here’s what to do to get rid of pesky moths flitting around indoors.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2026
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Men have been doing it for decades, flitting between the low-brow and the high-brow without losing any of their Serious Actor sheen in the process.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
22 Jan. 2026
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Bovino, strutting around in body armor or his distinctive long coat, seemed to relish his role as a villain to his critics, encouraging aggressive tactics by federal agents and sometimes engaging in them himself.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2026
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Each brand showed strikingly light, almost ice-blue denim for spring and summer, resulting in pairs that looked like they’d been worn (and loved) for years before strutting the runway.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
27 Jan. 2026
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The metallic silver dress featured dense sequins, subtle corsetry through the waist, and a fluttering midiskirt that shifted with movement.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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With 10 minutes to spare before a rally at the intersection of 45th Street and Lamar Boulevard, at least 50 protesters were already showing up with drums, saxophones, homemade signs and fluttering American flags to protest ICE's killing of 37-year-old Minneapolis resident Renee Nicole Good.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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Even when the locals lost faith, Villa remained focused, forever shuffling side to side and defending with the same urgency.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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Go on a street food tour Street food tours are great things to do in Sicily and a fabulous alternative to hours of shuffling through museums.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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Alijah Arenas switched between his forehand shot and backhand, flicking the plastic ball over the net to his opponent, former NBA star Brandon Jennings.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
20 Jan. 2026
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While the horses were flicking sand like fireworks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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Quayle said that partially because of new restrictions on Newark flying, United will have aircraft available.—
Ted Reed,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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However, on January 29, the Black Hawk was flying following an FAA memorandum which allowed it to be turned off.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Dancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dancing. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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