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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
Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Its combination of Moroccan textures with Afropop grooves, and lyrics that toggle between English and Moroccan Darija, illustrates Dystinct’s ethos of musical diversity.
—Maha Elnabawi, Billboard, 29 Apr. 2025
Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
The audience could be seen moving and grooving to the tune in a video shared from the set.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Struggling through April happens in baseball, and Semien has the tools to get right back into the groove that earned him the big contract.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Its combination of Moroccan textures with Afropop grooves, and lyrics that toggle between English and Moroccan Darija, illustrates Dystinct’s ethos of musical diversity.
—Maha Elnabawi, Billboard, 29 Apr. 2025
Verb
Rinna can be seen with an arm in the air as Hamlin also grooved to the music.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
The audience could be seen moving and grooving to the tune in a video shared from the set.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groove
Noun
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But walking with others can add motivation, accountability and socialization to your walking routine, which could help combat feelings of loneliness and social isolation, according to Durand.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
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This addition to your sleep routine helps regulate temperature without sacrificing cushioning or support.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Jansen would undoubtedly like to retire in third place.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Flood warnings and advisories are also in place along full streams and rivers after heavy rains in April and early May in states including Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Libby filed her lawsuit against Fecteau to have the censure overturned on March 11.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2025
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Federal prosecutors said those clients were unaware that Christina Moles, now 50, had falsified their returns, which were filed between 2015 and 2021.—
Douglas Walker,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
Verb
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Entertaining and insightful, the demonstrations blend history, storytelling, and preparation techniques of dishes like shrimp ceviche and ropa vieja—edible reflections of Key West’s Bahamian, Cuban, and Caribbean influences.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
8 May 2025
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This traveling show blends smoke, elixirs, potions, bubbles, cauldrons, alcohol and mocktails for a unique drinking engagement.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2025
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But what sets this documentary apart is its willingness to dig deeper — into the artistry, the grind, and even the controversies that surround Lee Soo Man’s SM era.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Ultimately, covering baseball is a grind, regardless of a team’s performance.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Carving out a niche in haute couture, particularly, Tisci's designs have been worn by the likes of Kim Kardashian, Nicki Minaj and Rihanna.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Luck is the scion of the football program, a lovable nerd who happened to be the best quarterback in football, aka the perfect Stanford athletics niche: smart and good.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Verb
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On Friday morning, Grande, who was initially given the No. 10 post with those odds, was scratched from the Derby because of a foot bruise, according to trainer Todd Pletcher.—
Alex Sundby,
CBS News,
2 May 2025
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The field for the 151st edition of the Kentucky Derby was reduced to 19 by Friday after two horses were scratched with potential complications, including one colt trained by legendary trainer Bob Baffert.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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To manage negative thoughts, doing something positively physical often helps—getting up, walking around and moving into a new venue are some first steps toward getting out of a rut.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Getting out of the current rut would involve some risks.—
Matthew Yglesias,
Mercury News,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Groove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groove. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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