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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
Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Versatile offense finds its groove The Cardinals have scored 44 runs in eight games, which is encouraging enough.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 12 May 2025
Angel Saunders, People.com, 16 May 2025
Sip on fruity cocktails (or mocktails), beer, wines and sake while grooving to beats by the resident DJ.
—Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Yes, the defending Stanley Cup champs have found their groove.
—Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Versatile offense finds its groove The Cardinals have scored 44 runs in eight games, which is encouraging enough.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 12 May 2025
Verb
Disney Princesses Pocahontas, Snow White, Jasmine and Merida also wave to the crowd as dancers groove to brand new songs created just for the occasion.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 16 May 2025
Sip on fruity cocktails (or mocktails), beer, wines and sake while grooving to beats by the resident DJ.
—Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groove
Noun
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But with most makeup products falling under the 3.4 oz limit, including foundation and concealer, Barratt rarely encounters any difficulties when carrying out her full glam routine.—
Isabelle Rodney,
CNN Money,
20 May 2025
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The clip began with Kiser waking up and beginning her routine.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
20 May 2025
Noun
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When updating furniture and decor in your home, shoppers and editors agree that Kelly Clarkson’s home collection at Wayfair is an ideal place to start.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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Shalom Styles, owner of Styles Barber Lounge and one of the building’s tenants said the landlord began playing the song on Thursday over a speaker on Main Street just a few feet from a homeless encampment that’s been in place on the sidewalk for more than a year.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
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In a campaign finance report for last quarter filed in April, Riddle reported raising $30,302.02 in contributions and spending $4,321.01, leaving a balance of $25,981.01 as of March 31.—
Michael R. Wickline,
Arkansas Online,
20 May 2025
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And in 2018, the chain also filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection but came out of it the next year.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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The company blends sales and streaming data as well as total audience impressions at radio to paint a picture of which hard rock tracks are the most popular in the U.S.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Mooresville blends small-town charm with high-speed innovation.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2025
Noun
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For those who follow the White Sox, however, it’s been a long grind to close out this chapter.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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This is especially true with Saturn getting down to business in your sixth house of routines and daily grind.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
26 May 2025
Noun
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Getting in front of your audience early and asking about their real pain points is one of the smartest ways to refine your niche and build a brand that truly resonates.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Ryan Jeffers praised the veteran’s ability to successfully find a niche in a new clubhouse.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Verb
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But the car industry has not scratched the surface of these vehicles' potential.—
Emily Forlini,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2025
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First-timers typically make a beeline for Madrid and Barcelona, but even then, most people will only scratch the surface of these cities and their surroundings.—
Siobhan Reid,
Vogue,
28 May 2025
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Arnaud Chevallier, strategy professor at IMD Business School, explains how leaders can break out of that rut and systematically ask five kinds of questions: investigative, speculative, productive, interpretive, and subjective.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
14 May 2025
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But overall, the Phillies are middling in most major offensive categories as a team, and their franchise player is stuck in a rut.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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“Groove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groove. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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