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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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as in to enjoy
to take pleasure in
thrill-seekers who groove on skiing will love snowboarding
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Recent Examples of groove
Mike Hale, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Everyone has been finding their groove, figuring out how this show runs… talk to me about getting thrown back in amid the unrelenting chaos of those mass casualty episodes.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 11 Apr. 2025
Ilana Frost, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
This polymer was rolled into a thin sheet, which was then laser-etched with a grooved pattern.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 2 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The course of its action and the dynamics of its relationships run in familiar grooves, lubricated by generous applications of blood and goo.
—Mike Hale, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Everyone has been finding their groove, figuring out how this show runs… talk to me about getting thrown back in amid the unrelenting chaos of those mass casualty episodes.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
As Patrick answered questions with an NFL reporter, Jackson accidentally grooved into the shot.
—Ilana Frost, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
This polymer was rolled into a thin sheet, which was then laser-etched with a grooved pattern.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 2 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groove
Noun
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How to Clean to Remove Allergens When pollen counts are high, a new (and more frequent) cleaning routine can help ensure your home remains a safe haven.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2025
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Every little element of his pre-race routine and preparations with his trainer, Aleix Casanovas, is getting more refined.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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His journey wasn’t straightforward, but every setback and failure led him to a place of profound understanding.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Finishing in the Champions League places would have a huge impact on Forest.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Warriors have heard all about the Houston Rockets’ plan to make their first-round Western Conference playoff series a physical grind.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
21 Apr. 2025
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The Leafs are no strangers to the wild swings in emotion and the grind that’s about to take hold.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The power of going niche Unlike horizontal giants that aim to be all things to all people, vertical marketplaces specialize.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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And in this economy, the cost of fragrances, especially those that are niche and designer, are unattainable and unaffordable for many.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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With the Rapids stuck in a rut trying to find consistent positive energy, and Kévin Cabral struggling to contribute to scoring, something had to change.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2025
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This would be unusual for a wild deer of this size that had survived the rut and was tagged during the late season.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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During Weekend 1, Weezer played during the same slot time on April 12.—
Ema Sasic,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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After facing major technical difficulties last weekend, Rema gave a rousing, redemptive performance during his Sunday slot at Coachella weekend two.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The atra tree snake, named after the Latin word for black, was identified by its size, coloring, and scale pattern.—
Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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You’re being asked to name your needs, listen to others’ needs too, understand your relational patterns, and commit to the process of transformation.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Sure enough, in early 2024, PJ took a job as an avionics technician at Tinker.—
Jenni Carlson,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Neither party is doing a better job at reducing crime.—
Christopher S. Warshaw,
The Conversation,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Groove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groove. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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