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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
Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 7 July 2025
Shaky and tired from the start, Anisimova never found a groove or a wind.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 11 July 2025
On a summer-y and warm evening of day three of the 59th edition of the festival in the spa town, its streets were full of activity, with people rushing to and from movie screenings, grooving along to concerts, and eating and drinking in outdoor restaurants and bars.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2025
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Noun
In both groups, the outer portion of the brain, called the cortex, also had a larger surface area on average, with more folds and grooves.
—Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 7 July 2025
Shaky and tired from the start, Anisimova never found a groove or a wind.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Verb
As the rapper twerks and lip-syncs to her verse, Bieber kisses her on the temple before joining her in grooving to the track.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 11 July 2025
On a summer-y and warm evening of day three of the 59th edition of the festival in the spa town, its streets were full of activity, with people rushing to and from movie screenings, grooving along to concerts, and eating and drinking in outdoor restaurants and bars.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groove
Noun
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The Time Warp Trap Andrew Scott, in his book, The longevity imperative, explains how routines speed up time.—
Dr. Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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The traditional 9-to-5 office routine is fading fast.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Barricades will be put in place on the closed streets and will be monitored.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
1 Aug. 2025
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The Journey From the moment the journey began, the experience was grounded in a meaningful sense of place.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
31 July 2025
Verb
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Combs' legal team filed a motion late Wednesday, July 30, asking the court to either overturn his conviction on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution or grant him a new trial, according to legal documents obtained by USA TODAY.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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The department store chain, which currently has about 650 stores, was one of the largest retailers to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.—
Mike Snider,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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The interiors blend international polish with regional craftsmanship, pairing Austrian fabrics and restored antiques with discreet contemporary touches.—
Katharina Kotrba,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Electricity wins because EVs seamlessly blend thrilling performance and smooth, quiet power delivery.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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There might only be a few starters from this group, but this collection of players can be key to rounding out the roster for the grind of a season Freeman hopes goes deep into January.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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If you’re done with the grind, fed up of chasing up and convinced there’s another way, here’s what to do instead.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Since then, Wood has developed a niche demographic of fans.—
Maya Pow,
People.com,
30 July 2025
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Although the commercial electric vehicle market grows more consolidated, there is still a chance for such upstarts; by focusing on specific niches and their unique strengths, these companies have a chance to capture still-available market share.—
Earl Carr,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
Verb
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Just bruises that faded — purple legs, arms, and scratches on my back.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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McVicker’s face is a painting with the energy of a neon sign, and Fast boasts a black cat sexiness that threatens to claw out of the screen and scratch you.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
24 July 2025
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With the playoff race beginning to take shape, the Revolution are in a rut with 11 games remaining.—
Julian Cardillo,
Boston Herald,
20 July 2025
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Washington fired its manager, Dave Martinez (and longtime general manager Mike Rizzo), on Sunday, shaking up a franchise that has been in a rut since winning the 2019 World Series.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
7 July 2025
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“Groove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groove. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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