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
Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
The appendages, both of which bend as needed, allow the vacuum dance, jump, and, most importantly, climb stairs, a first in the increasingly crowded field.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026
Kif Leswing, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
The images show vivid auroras dancing overhead and a fox below who seems far more interested in the photographer than the light show unfolding above.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 9 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for dance
Noun
Understanding yourself and leveling up authenticity is just step one; step two is to actually dance your own unique dance.
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Large crowds of onlookers were treated to a performance of boxing and dancing on the show floor.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for dance
Noun
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Rickey was the life of the party — and was looking forward to attending prom at the time he was murdered, his mother, Latasha Ferguson, said in a letter read aloud by a victim advocate.—
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While all of this was going on across the country, retro recruits (also known as high school seniors) were saying goodbye to their families, their pals and their proms.—
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Throughout both films, Stern's Marv is subjected to some of the worst obstacles set up to protect Keven, including stepping on a nail barefoot, taking a hot iron to the face and bricks to the head, and surviving an electrocution.—
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In mid-December 2024, Jones temporarily stepped away from the Today show to care for Ojeh, who it was later revealed had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer called glioblastoma.—
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The Easter eggs of art history are plentiful, telling a story that dips and darts in many thrilling directions.—
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Pairs of multibar angelfish, with their zebra-like stripes and bright yellow bellies, darted across a field of silvery staghorn coral.—
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The park behind the festival may or may not be open for ice climbing, and there will be no on-ice clinics.—
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Last year, Bobby Flay and Brooke Williamson — who went public with their relationship a couple months prior — were spotted together at the festival before separately taking the stage for culinary demonstrations.—
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From beating the mighty Oklahoma Sooners in overtime in the 2007 Fiesta Bowl to waltzing deep into SEC country and defeating the Georgia Bulldogs in the Georgia Dome, the Broncos rarely shied away from a challenge.—
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Playing against a Bulls defense ranked near the bottom of the league in most defensive categories, the Warriors waltzed into open jump shots and layups for most of the night.—
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Identity takes the lead as the Moon flits into your sign, so your tone, pace, and choices are most likely to set the mood for everyone today.—
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One by one, people of all ages silently stare at the camera for several seconds as emotions flit across their faces.—
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When news of Maduro’s removal first spread on social media early that Saturday morning, many banged pots and pans in celebration.—
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The mother of three has often spoken about the importance of family time, frequently sharing glimpses of celebrations and milestones with her children on social media.—
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The unit was constantly shuffled this season, and the Trojans deployed six different offensive line combinations while still managing to have one of the most efficient offenses in the Big Ten Conference under position coach Zach Hanson.—
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Tristan returns home and greets James while Siegfried shuffles the woman out the window.—
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“Dance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dance. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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