The waves swayed and swirled like dancers.

Meaning: The waves moved gracefully and smoothly, like dancers performing a ballet.

Choice of Words: Swayed means to move or rock gently back and forth, and swirled means to move in a circular or spiral motion. Dancers often move their bodies in these ways during a performance.

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