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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
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Dexter Southfield received the ball to open the second half, and Funke found a groove.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Six strong permanent magnets attach the X50’s sole dust filter to its bottom panel, and grooves at the base of its feet lock one edge into place.
—PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The defense’s stellar effort after that opening drive allowed the offense time to get into a groove.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Dexter Southfield received the ball to open the second half, and Funke found a groove.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
Brandy and Monica were on their feet for almost every song, grooving alongside a captivating ensemble of dancers who flowed through hip hop and contemporary dance styles.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Six strong permanent magnets attach the X50’s sole dust filter to its bottom panel, and grooves at the base of its feet lock one edge into place.
—PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groove
Noun
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But, no matter how good your intentions are, life always manages to throw a wrench into your cleaning routine.—
Kelsey Mulvey,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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Each was judged on softness, absorbency, size, and dry time—and yes, every single one has elevated our bath time routines for the better.—
Jasmine Desiree,
Architectural Digest,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Where to Go Your mini-moon should be intimate, indulgent, and stress-free—luxe places that feel remote but are easy to get to.—
Jim Augerinos,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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The enhanced subsidies — put in place in 2021 — have helped millions of middle-class Americans pay less for their monthly premiums.—
Berkeley Lovelace Jr,
NBC news,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Do not call 911 for non-emergencies like power outages, animal problems, or to file routine reports.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
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An expert for the defense in the $40 million lawsuit filed by a former Virginia elementary school teacher shot by a 6-year-old student with a history of disciplinary problems testified Monday the assistant principal did not breach professional standards or act with indifference.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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This latent ability to reason autonomously enables agentic AI solutions to blend seamlessly into existing security workflows.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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Its success at the time, mostly with mass market brands, paved the way for the arrival of Taikoo Li Chengdu, considered one of China’s best luxury retail destinations for blending historical preservation with a high-brow shopping experience.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Since her husband's death, Kirk hasn't disappeared from public life, mixing grief with the grind of front-facing work.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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But clarity about time’s value doesn’t require the perspective of final days — only the courage to step outside the grind long enough to see what matters.—
Arianna Huffington,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Using natural wood for the shelves can add warmth and subtle sophistication to an oven range, above the tub, or in an office's arched niche.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Nov. 2025
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However, both sets of remains could share the same plot, niche, crypt or vault.—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Additionally, acrylic and fiberglass are not as durable as cast iron and can scratch more easily.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
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And that’s just scratching the surface.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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Edwards is the vehicle that often drives their offense and pulls them out of ruts.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
27 Oct. 2025
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The next time you’re stuck in a career rut, or wondering how to process the economy around you, why not ask Ray Dalio?—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Groove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groove. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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