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
Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
The 2025 competition also included a special $750 prize for dances related to AI and quantum science, won by Arfor Houwman of the University of Innsbruck for his dance video explaining the physics of laser cooling and ultracold atoms.
—ArsTechnica, 1 May 2025
Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 1 May 2025
The goal was the result of a sensational play by Theodore, who collected a puck at the blue line, danced into open ice, froze Gustavsson with a slap shot fake, and fed Dorofeyev for a one-timer into a wide-open net.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
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Noun
There are 80-odd performances, panel discussions, demonstrations and events that fall somewhere in between touching on dance, music, comedy, theater and more.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
The 2025 competition also included a special $750 prize for dances related to AI and quantum science, won by Arfor Houwman of the University of Innsbruck for his dance video explaining the physics of laser cooling and ultracold atoms.
—ArsTechnica, 1 May 2025
Verb
Loomer reportedly wasted no time dancing on Waltz’s grave.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 1 May 2025
The goal was the result of a sensational play by Theodore, who collected a puck at the blue line, danced into open ice, froze Gustavsson with a slap shot fake, and fed Dorofeyev for a one-timer into a wide-open net.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dance
Noun
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Ren falls in love with the minister's daughter, Ariel (Lori Singer), and the duo eventually get the dance ban lifted and celebrate at their senior prom.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Team and school officials, knowing that the 25th was the same day as the prom — a date that had been set more than a year in advance — requested that the game be rescheduled, but that request was denied.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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How To Build Curiosity By Reducing Micromanagement The opposite of micromanagement is not stepping away.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Whether tuning in from home or stepping aboard one of the Video Voyagers tour buses, this is an opportunity to celebrate America—one town, one story, one video at a time.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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As Duren cut-off Brunson’s lane, Bridges created one of his own: His man, Malik Beasley, turned his head towards the paint, and Bridges darted to the top of the key.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2025
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From pole, Hamilton darted in front of Verstappen and kept him at bay heading into Turn 1.—
Luke Smith,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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There are stomping country jams that crowds can sing along to, but also waltzes and ballads.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
11 Apr. 2025
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There’s about as much evidence that climate change is a national emergency as there is that the trade deficit is one, so expect the next Democratic president to waltz right through the door that Trump has opened.—
The Editors,
National Review,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Just don’t get too set on a bedtime—the aurora borealis might surprise you by flitting across the sky on a cloudless night.—
Maggie Fuller,
AFAR Media,
23 Apr. 2025
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Through swaths of bright, blinding sunshine, punctuated by the flitting shadows of clouds.—
Joyce Carol Oates,
The New Yorker,
16 Mar. 2025
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With Parent-Bédard as its new president and CEO, the festival made a gradual return this year with small events in Sydney and Bermuda.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Visit An Arts And Crafts Festival Virtually every city or town, regardless of size, offers arts and crafts festivals throughout the summer and fall.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
Verb
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In recent months though, and as the weather’s picked up, another style of jeans has been shuffling their way onto our moodboards.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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No more shuffling through your wallet for cash or a credit card.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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While some birds can flutter in place momentarily, the hummingbird can hover in one place for an extended period, fly forward or backward, and move at an incredible speed.—
Ernie Cowan,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2025
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Less enjoyable: being assaulted by the insects that are fluttering around the porch lights, just waiting for an opportunity to be ushered indoors.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Dance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dance. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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