as in proms
a social gathering for dancing
who are you taking to the dance on Saturday night?
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as in steps
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 darts
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 dances
Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Since Chef Victor Villa and his taco stand were shown in the performance as Bad Bunny dances by, business at Villa's Tacos has been nonstop.
—Luzdelia Caballero, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
In Stamford, the BackCountry jazz sextet will perform live in between the dances as well as following the main performance.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
But this Hooters location built a cult following through TikTok dances, parody skits and viral videos.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
DeSoto High SchoolÕs third football coach, Charles Williams, center, dances before city of DeSoto hosted a championship parade honoring its Class 6A Division II football state championship team on Saturday, February 7, 2026 in DeSoto, Texas.
—Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
Svedka is bringing back its Fembot character that appeared in its ads in the early 2000s, this time backed by AI trained on TikTok dances.
—Julia Boorstin, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
The center holds such community events as dances and fundraisers, according to the village website.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
As Peck dances, directs, and readies her show for its live audience, the viewer gets a front-row seat into what goes into creating a world-class dance performance.
—Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Feb. 2026
Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
Maurice Vasquez dances in his prison cell to blaring rap music, wearing a straw hat and designer glasses.
—Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Louis-Dreyfus played Elaine Benes, Jerry's ex-girlfriend who dances poorly and inadvertently steals intellectual property from Tom Wilson II, the creator of Ziggy.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Dec. 2025
Heikki Lunta Festival Negaunee, Michigan The Heikki Lunta Festival pays homage to a beloved local legend, the fictional snow god who dances for fresh snow.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 29 Dec. 2025
The original movie is simultaneously at its best and its worst during a sequence when Yongary inexplicably dances to surf rock alongside the plucky young boy protagonist.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
Snow starred on the series for its entire three-season run, playing a Philadelphia teen in the 1960s who dances on Dick Clark's American Bandstand.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 20 Nov. 2025
The shy, sickly seamstress Mimi becomes the HIV-positive junkie Mimi who dances at a strip club to support her drug habit.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
It is aimed at combining the cultural influence of its host city with the daring fashion that dances across the pages of the magazine.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
The concert will include traditional Polynesian dances presented by Hālau O Heali’i.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Since Chef Victor Villa and his taco stand were shown in the performance as Bad Bunny dances by, business at Villa's Tacos has been nonstop.
—Luzdelia Caballero, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
In Stamford, the BackCountry jazz sextet will perform live in between the dances as well as following the main performance.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
But this Hooters location built a cult following through TikTok dances, parody skits and viral videos.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
DeSoto High SchoolÕs third football coach, Charles Williams, center, dances before city of DeSoto hosted a championship parade honoring its Class 6A Division II football state championship team on Saturday, February 7, 2026 in DeSoto, Texas.
—Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
Svedka is bringing back its Fembot character that appeared in its ads in the early 2000s, this time backed by AI trained on TikTok dances.
—Julia Boorstin, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
The center holds such community events as dances and fundraisers, according to the village website.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
As Peck dances, directs, and readies her show for its live audience, the viewer gets a front-row seat into what goes into creating a world-class dance performance.
—Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Feb. 2026
Verb
Then Ross dances the line between Zionism and Judaism.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
Maurice Vasquez dances in his prison cell to blaring rap music, wearing a straw hat and designer glasses.
—Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Louis-Dreyfus played Elaine Benes, Jerry's ex-girlfriend who dances poorly and inadvertently steals intellectual property from Tom Wilson II, the creator of Ziggy.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Dec. 2025
Heikki Lunta Festival Negaunee, Michigan The Heikki Lunta Festival pays homage to a beloved local legend, the fictional snow god who dances for fresh snow.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 29 Dec. 2025
The original movie is simultaneously at its best and its worst during a sequence when Yongary inexplicably dances to surf rock alongside the plucky young boy protagonist.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
Snow starred on the series for its entire three-season run, playing a Philadelphia teen in the 1960s who dances on Dick Clark's American Bandstand.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 20 Nov. 2025
The shy, sickly seamstress Mimi becomes the HIV-positive junkie Mimi who dances at a strip club to support her drug habit.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
It is aimed at combining the cultural influence of its host city with the daring fashion that dances across the pages of the magazine.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dances
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The nearby Hilton Hotel held proms and homecomings, according to Collins.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2026
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The trolley has been used for events like weddings and proms for over a decade.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Watch the video above to see Tashia’s joy and disbelief when Chris steps inside!—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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The South Side Irish Parade will steps off at noon March 15 at 103rd Street and Western Avenue in Beverly.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The barefoot one darts forward and drops a wet leaflet into one of your shopping bags.—
Molly Aitken,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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When Samson starts coming round in search of more of the morphine darts Kelson has been using to subdue him — not even zombies are immune to the appeal of opiates — Kelson starts treating his wounds, then joining him in his doses, then dancing with him to fragments of ’80s songs.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
17 Jan. 2026
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The report says that film festivals are operating under enormous pressure and fear for their survival.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
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In a city packed with excellent jazz musicians, and a century of history with the genre, why is there no local equivalent of the massive festivals that cities like Montreal, New Orleans or Montreux, Switzerland, have built?—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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As the movie flits between these different storylines, time is reframed less as something to resist (or defy) than as something to embrace.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
23 Jan. 2026
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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.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Jan. 2026
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The game — part of the NBA All-Star Weekend — saw GloRilla and various other celebs from the worlds of music, TV/film and sports kick off Friday’s evening’s festivities at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California.—
Bob Mehr,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
13 Feb. 2026
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Buzelis will be the only Bulls representative at the All-Star festivities in Los Angeles.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Tristan returns home and greets James while Siegfried shuffles the woman out the window.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
12 Jan. 2026
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That is not unique — Major League Baseball’s offseason shuffles along at a deliberate pace, just as the Dodgers historically have liked.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel (center) flutters a Venezuelan and Cuban national flags in support of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro in Havana.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
3 Jan. 2026
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“Dances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dances. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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