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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
Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 15 Feb. 2026
And for those who value functionality, flat panels are much easier to clean than cabinets with intricate grooves.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2026
Audrey Noble, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2025
Since then, engineers have explored alternative configurations – from beds of ceramic pebbles to grooved rings with intricate channels.
—Preeti Nair, Space.com, 7 Dec. 2025
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Noun
There, researchers set out to determine how the hilt and blade were joined, as well as the composition of the materials embedded in the grooves of the pommel and pommel plate.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 15 Feb. 2026
And for those who value functionality, flat panels are much easier to clean than cabinets with intricate grooves.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2026
Verb
Celebrity nail artist Queenie Nguyen gives these bright copper nails indents and grooves for a unique way to dress them up.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2025
Since then, engineers have explored alternative configurations – from beds of ceramic pebbles to grooved rings with intricate channels.
—Preeti Nair, Space.com, 7 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groove
Noun
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Adding a creatine monohydrate supplement to your routine is the most effective way to increase body and muscle stores of creatine to reap creatine’s health benefits.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
5 Feb. 2026
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Think of it as future-proofing your travel routine—at prices that are too good to ignore.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Keeping their place in office with all its perks has become the primary objective of too many members.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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So, the guides team decided to share more of best places for deals on food and drinks with readers this year, starting with the northern part of the county, because who doesn’t like to save money?—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Wasserman’s appearance in the Epstein files document dump, despite the consensual nature of his exchanges with Maxwell, has set off a firestorm among some of the clients represented by Wasserman’s sports, marketing and entertainment units.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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Many portions of the replies from the prospective applicants were redacted as confidential or proprietary information in the copies of forms and documents the district provided to the news organization, which first filed a request with the district in December but only received material Thursday.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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The short clip, posted on YouTube by COMA — the Chinatown Organization for Media Awakening — depicts director Jia Zhangke encountering an AI version of himself, leading to a conversation that blends humor with philosophical commentary on filmmaking in the age of artificial intelligence.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Betty Raffia Heel blends the casual raffia texture with the elegance of gold accents.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The grind of another long season will determine if that’s true.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
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The base of the ski will be prepared with various grinds that respond to various snow conditions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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During an after-market analyst call, Dolan touted AMC Networks as a sustainable business by leaning into niche streaming platforms as the biggest source of revenue in its domestic business.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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Liam Norris/Getty Images Buying silver online has gone from niche to normal over the last decade and will likely become even more mainstream as the price of precious metals soars.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Do not use harsh scrubbing sponges or steel wool that can scratch surfaces and cause waffle batter to stick.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
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Nonstick Pans Nonstick cookware needs to be replaced once the surface is scratched or chipped.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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The ice that’s needed for curling is different from the glass-smooth surfaces needed for hockey or figure skating, and trying to curl when a stone can easily get caught in a leftover skating rut on the ice can be really frustrating, Camarena says.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Small changes to your wellness routine may be just the thing to get you out of a rut and keep you on track toward your goals.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Groove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groove. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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