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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
Since then, Spears has largely used Instagram to communicate with fans, frequently posting solo videos of herself dancing.
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Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Kate Middleton's busy day in Leicester, England, has so far included dancing with worshippers barefoot and paying subtle tribute (via her earrings) to her husband Prince William.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Her arrest follows a flood of videos Spears has posted to her Instagram account in recent times, with the majority of them showing her dancing alone in her Thousand Oaks, California, home.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 5 Mar. 2026
Small groups gathered, lighting fires and dancing around them.
—Pegah Banihashemi, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
Small groups gathered, lighting fires and dancing around them.
—Pegah Banihashemi, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Artist Rafa Esparza, who had a painting on view showing men in cowboy hats dancing closely and kissing, called the content advisory censorship.
—Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
This time, there were plenty of smiles and dancing as the team was awarded its latest trophy at midcourt following the win.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Everyone is laughing and dancing, and the love in the room is too much for Benedict.
—Christina Grace Tucker, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Kate Middleton's busy day in Leicester, England, has so far included dancing with worshippers barefoot and paying subtle tribute (via her earrings) to her husband Prince William.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Her arrest follows a flood of videos Spears has posted to her Instagram account in recent times, with the majority of them showing her dancing alone in her Thousand Oaks, California, home.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 5 Mar. 2026
Small groups gathered, lighting fires and dancing around them.
—Pegah Banihashemi, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
Small groups gathered, lighting fires and dancing around them.
—Pegah Banihashemi, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Artist Rafa Esparza, who had a painting on view showing men in cowboy hats dancing closely and kissing, called the content advisory censorship.
—Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
This time, there were plenty of smiles and dancing as the team was awarded its latest trophy at midcourt following the win.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Everyone is laughing and dancing, and the love in the room is too much for Benedict.
—Christina Grace Tucker, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dancing
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The 53-year-old Japanese designer, who founded cult label Number (N)ine in 1997, is relaunching the brand 15 years after stepping away from it.—
Ashley Ogawa Clarke,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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Imagine stepping onto a quiet stretch of sand, your toes sinking into sugar-white powder, waves lapping gently at the shore, and sunlight sparkling across the turquoise Gulf waters.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Testifying in his own defense, Tyler said Wofford pointed a gun at him, her finger on the trigger, hands slightly shaking and eyes darting.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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The singer-songwriter’s second album spotlights her wayward, darting mind and steadily droning guitar, with help from a constellation of fellow indie rockers from New York City and the Hudson Valley.—
Jayson Greene,
Pitchfork,
3 Mar. 2026
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For families Families were flitting around the lobby, pool terrace, and elevators throughout my stay, so rest assured that this is a great spot to bring the kids—not to mention that the attached shopping mall and exceptionally safe surrounding neighborhood are reassuring for any parent.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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Hammond is flitting around the festival wearing a button-up shirt embroidered with the word SWEAT.—
Madeline Leung Coleman,
Curbed,
25 Feb. 2026
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Noem was the public face of that disapproval, strutting forward with arrogance in the face of public censure, a veritable clown show of ineptitude.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The handbag had just enough space for my phone and wallet inside, and the detachable leather strap gave me the freedom of toting it like a clutch while strutting down Sixth Avenue.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
2 Mar. 2026
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October marks the start of butterfly season, with vibrant swarms fluttering well into the green season.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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The sudden movement sends the birds fluttering away from you, to watch and wait.—
Addie Citchens,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Green Bay Packers are doing some shuffling at cornerback by adding Benjamin St-Juste while informing Nate Hobbs of a plan to release him a year after signing him to the $48 million, four-year contract, according to two people with knowledge of the decisions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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One of the early schools to change leagues in the NCAA's conference shuffling era, Boston College left the Big East for the ACC in 2005 but has struggled to find success in its revenue sports.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Maza drew in Hamburg players before flicking the ball on for Kofane, who lashed it into the top-left corner.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The name Dekopin in Japanese refers to flicking someone on the forehead with a finger, typically as a lighthearted punishment or joke.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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Keep reading to discover all the best fashion sneaker collaborations to scoop up this spring—they’re already flying.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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According to Diio by Cirium data, the airline is flying more than 1,100 flights at the airport this month.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Dancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dancing. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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