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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
Kyle Denis, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2024
The deep grooves in the outsoles provide grippy traction, while the rounded toe box allots space for bunions.
—Trina Gray, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
Guests have the opportunity to groove to the transformative energy of BOHO every Thursday.
—Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Noun
As a veteran soul singer, Fiona expertly finds the pockets of groove in the track’s live instrumentation.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2024
The deep grooves in the outsoles provide grippy traction, while the rounded toe box allots space for bunions.
—Trina Gray, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Verb
Buehler gave up a two-run double to David Peralta and grooved an 0-and-2 fastball to Fernando Tatis Jr., who crushed a rally-capping two-run homer to left-center field.
—Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
Guests have the opportunity to groove to the transformative energy of BOHO every Thursday.
—Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groove
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Her coach, Cecile Landi, saw that judges had erred in evaluating the degree of difficulty for an element of her routine and her score was corrected, landing her in third place.Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
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After intercepting a pass in the final minutes to help seal the deal, Bynum instinctively found the camera in the end zone, then busted out a routine he’s been working on for a few weeks.Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 11 Nov. 2024
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The Explore has a wide band with a thin gel line inside to keep it in place.Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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The company continues to monitor interest rate and foreign currency risks, with strategies in place to manage exposure.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, Zhenya has filed a complaint for the assault.Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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Internationally, the company is focused on regulatory approval in China, with an application filed with the NMPA on October 16, 2024.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Simply sweep on your favorite hue with your finger tips and blend at the crease for blurred, yet vivid color in seconds.Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
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For example, a midsized digital marketing agency might partner with a boutique UX design firm to offer more comprehensive services, such as creating end-to-end digital experiences that seamlessly blend marketing messaging with user-friendly interfaces.Amy Packard Berry, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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But following 45 years of head coaching, VanDerveer has been content to enjoy her life away from the day-to-day grind.Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Patrons could choose from a variety of beans, decide on the grind level and specify the brewing method. 7.Jason Richmond, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Start small by creating a blog on your website, writing guest posts for niche publications or sharing actionable tips on social media.Vamsi Krishna Dhakshinadhi, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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So far, that has translated into experimenting with different kinds of projects — both big, broad shows like Daredevil and slightly more niche ideas like Agatha or Echo — and seeing how audiences respond.Josef Adalian, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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Scientists are scratching their heads over what drives these powerful tempests.Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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But even that blockbuster merely scratches the surface of his cultural impact.Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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Best rut stand #5: A creek or shallow river crossing pocked with fresh tracks in brushy woods.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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Milwaukee has both the talent and experience to dig out of this early rut.Brian Sampson, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Groove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groove. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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