dancing

NOUN

dance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disco samba tango waltz

STRONG

Charleston boogie conga foxtrot frolic hop hustle jig jitter jitterbug jive jump leap one-step promenade rhumba spin step swing tap twist two-step

WEAK

boogie down bunny hop cut a rug foot it get down rock n' roll trip the light fantastic

Example Sentences

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When we talked about dancing in post-war Europe, Monson de Kansky simply shrugged.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

Look again at that Knicks video, and you’ll see the Kalshi logo on the fan’s microphone and the dancing robot’s jersey.

From Slate • Jun. 27, 2026

You can practically hear the welcome committee at the All-England Club dancing in their bespoke sleeping gowns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

A first win, a first clean sheet, fans clad in yellow dancing in the stands.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

“I can’t help it if I’m too good,” Alan says as he smirks, still dancing.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan