DANCE Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

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as in prom

a social gathering for dancing who are you taking to the dance on Saturday night?

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verb

ˈdan(t)s

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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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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Noun

According to a report from ABC, the original video clip of the dance move has pulled in over 11 million views on TikTok. —

Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024 Nearby, the open-air pavilion adjacent to the main restaurant hosts nightly music and dance performances after sunset where guests congregate pre- and post-dinner. —

Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024

Verb

Popular on Variety Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong danced the final routine of the night. —

Emily Longeretta, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024 Bartenders are mixing cocktails, while attendees dance, flirt and mingle. —

Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dance

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