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as in routine
an established and often automatic or monotonous series of actions followed when engaging in some activity
I can't get into the groove on Monday morning without a cup of coffee
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as in place
a situation or activity for which a person or thing is best suited
after years of bouncing from job to job, she discovered that her natural groove was social work
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as in to blend
to form a pleasing relationship
surprisingly, his flighty, artistic sensibility and her no-nonsense practicality groove together rather well
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Recent Examples of groove
Mark Gurarie, Health, 29 May 2025
The records could be played only a limited number of times before the grooves would wear out.
—Richard Gunderman, The Conversation, 28 May 2025
Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 16 May 2025
Yet in all that crumbling concrete, there were stray weeds and flowers — the artists and thrill-seekers who grooved on the funk and the fear.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Healthy gums often have stippling, small, shallow grooves like an orange peel.3
Unhealthy gums are looser and darker than healthy gums.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 29 May 2025
The records could be played only a limited number of times before the grooves would wear out.
—Richard Gunderman, The Conversation, 28 May 2025
Verb
Belly Button Dance Song This longer playlist offers several songs that will get toddlers moving and grooving.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 16 May 2025
Yet in all that crumbling concrete, there were stray weeds and flowers — the artists and thrill-seekers who grooved on the funk and the fear.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groove
Noun
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Torrance discovers that their championship routines have been stolen from the squad of a less privileged all-Black school.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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Most Southern gardeners have their vegetable garden planted, summer annuals in the ground and already blooming, containers set with thrillers, fillers, and spillers, the lawn fertilized, and their mowing routine down.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025
Noun
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When the King takes his place on the dais after the inspection of the troops on Horse Guards Parade, there will be a moment of silence preceded by the sounding of the Last Post.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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The establishment is designed to be a comfortable place to gather.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2025
Verb
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Sierra Club files federal suit over city law April 5, 2024 4:00 AM Read Next Boise & Garden City Sierra Club sued Boise over the city’s protest-megaphone ban.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
13 June 2025
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Prosecutors filed charges just two days later in the Seventh District Judicial Court, and the case was headed to trial when Vaughn made the decision to plead guilty in April.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Our omakase blends traditional Japanese technique with bold, unexpected flavors to create a modern, immersive experience that’s intimate and uniquely our own.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Clay County Southwest of Jacksonville, Clay County blends small-town charm and outdoor adventure in true North Florida style.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Some of them aren’t physically or mentally ready to handle the grind and the pressure of playing in the National Hockey League.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
6 June 2025
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However, there's a reason why teams have become proactive about buying players more rest throughout the grind of the 82-game regular season.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Annecy Animation Festival is filled with unmissable events, ranging from global premieres to niche boutique screenings.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
12 June 2025
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Working primarily in oil paint and graphite pencil, Zimmermann has found her niche painting live at major IMSA and HSR events.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Verb
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Traditional metrics like likes, shares and views only scratch the surface.—
Jehan Hamedi,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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It is crafted from 100 percent fir wood that’s durable enough to withstand everything from cat scratches to wind gusts.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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One of the other lessons is recognizing the benefit of not getting stuck in a rut in your existing job.—
Kate Vitasek,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Her rut includes a loss in the semifinals at the 2024 Paris Olympics.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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“Groove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groove. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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