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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
Lisa Jhung, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
The Raptors struggled to find any rhythm on offense early on, finally settling into a groove during their modest run.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026
This will be a feel-good, get-on-your-feet and groove into the new year kind of party!
—Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Brooks Ghost 17 A blend of soft and dynamic cushioning in the midsole, plus forefoot flex grooves, help the Ghost 17 roll smoothly and comfortably for miles.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
The Raptors struggled to find any rhythm on offense early on, finally settling into a groove during their modest run.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
The machine performed a routine of dance moves along with human dancers, grooving to the tune of popular Imagine Dragons soundtrack Believer.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026
This will be a feel-good, get-on-your-feet and groove into the new year kind of party!
—Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groove
Noun
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The rising cost of fuel is forcing some residents to change their daily routines.—
Austin Carter,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Recent personal updates might ripple through your routines, rooms, and family expectations, making all sorts of waves along the way.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The standings coming into this week have Huntington Beach (7-1 in league) in first place followed by Corona del Mar (6-2), Newport Harbor (5-3) and Los Alamitos (4-3).—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
31 Mar. 2026
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Les Grenadiers, as the team is often called, were in the midst of a magical run through the regional tournament that determined which teams from North America would earn a place in the 2026 World Cup.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Herrera filed an appeal Thursday to the Kansas State Supreme Court, according to court documents.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee
March 29,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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There are currently no criminal allegations against Mortensen, who filed a temporary restraining order against Paul and was granted temporary full custody of their 2-year-old son, Ever.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Maurer imagines blending the fungi with Martian or lunar dirt; their sticky mycelia would cement it into an extraterrestrial equivalent of particle board.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Derpy McFlurry The Derpy McFlurry blends vanilla soft serve with berry-popping pearls in a wild berry sauce.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Hurts Like Hell has a kind of mythic separation from the daily grind that was so present in Cornfield’s earlier work.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
31 Mar. 2026
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He's been in the grind and on the journey for a long time, playing guitar, writing and even doing some dancing for other headliners.—
Tony Peterson,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Though big-box plant stores and global retailers have threatened to price out small nurseries in the area, Johnson said Talini’s serves a niche purpose for gardeners that has helped protect it.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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The big winners over the past few weeks have been the energy stocks, and some niche plays like the fertilizer makers.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The day started with bad vibes when two-time Cy Young winner Jacob deGrom was scratched from his start with a neck injury.—
Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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Rookie Owen Caissie, a late addition to the starting lineup after original first baseman Christopher Morel was scratched with a left oblique strain, then drove in Edwards with a double to left-center.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Marlins under this owner have no reasonable way out of this rut of building on the cheap toward a future that never gets here.—
Greg Cote
Updated March 27,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Regular theme-parkgoers may find themselves in ruts, making favorites their top priority while avoiding others out of habit.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Groove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groove. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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