prance
verb (used without object)
to spring from the hind legs; to move by springing, as a horse.
prances
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present tense formof prance (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Behind him, a baby coyote prances into the fog.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
Mousseau said the team has grown close to some dogs, naming one Prancer because she excitedly prances around when she sees people.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 3, 2023
In The Unseen Queen, the BBC's beautiful documentary of family-filmed footage of the young princess, Lilibet prances and dances, pranks and laughs.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2022
And sometimes Mitski’s charming prances around the stage in her flowy dress or pantomimed door-knocking in “Should’ve Been Me” warranted a snapshot.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 29, 2022
She prances about, swishing her gown left and right, beaming brighter than a morning-lantern as she waits for us to gush over her.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
