dances 1 of 2

noun

Definition of dancesnext
plural of dance
as in proms
a social gathering for dancing who are you taking to the dance on Saturday night?

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dances

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verb

present tense third-person singular of dance
1
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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2
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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  1. festivals
  2. celebrations
  3. festivities
  4. balls
Noun
  • Vote for the best Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.
    Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This Month in Mississippi chronicled all the work the Alliance was doing in the state, providing resources and education, especially in terms of HIV/AIDS outreach, Pride festivals, and state-level political action.
    Elyssa Goodman, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of festivals
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  • Whereas some adaptations place Scrooge firmly at the center of your focus, this one emphasizes the rewards of being part of a community, ranging from warm celebrations full of dancing, food and games to something as simple as a nod and smile to a stranger on the street.
    Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Homecoming celebrations at Tuskegee University descended into chaos as a shooting broke out last weekend on the Alabama campus.
    Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of celebrations
Noun
  • The Oktoberfest festivities take place the first Saturday in October at Flag Pole Hill north of White Rock Lake.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In the carousel of photos, Hudson, 45, included a look at her daughter Rani’s birthday festivities, along with recent snaps of her with friends and family.
    Raven Brunner, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of festivities
Noun
  • Dodgers manager Dave Roberts questions Manny Machado’s throw Fans threw balls and beer cans at Padres players — and traded blows — at Dodger Stadium.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Roll six of the pieces into smooth balls.
    Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
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