DANCES Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

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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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verb

present tense third-person singular of dance

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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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

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