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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
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2024
On the other, what’s worked out at the piano, one’s cigarette scoring a groove in the lid of the upright.
—E.l. Doctorow, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
Or groove to kid-friendly tunes and discuss the meaning behind the lyrics.
—Jeannette Moninger, Parents, 3 Dec. 2024
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Noun
These nuts are typically harvested in the fall and are characterized by their oval shape and deep grooves.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2024
On the other, what’s worked out at the piano, one’s cigarette scoring a groove in the lid of the upright.
—E.l. Doctorow, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Verb
May 16, 2024 The score also plays on the concept of time and uses electronic manipulation for ticking, grooving rhythmic passages.
—Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
Or groove to kid-friendly tunes and discuss the meaning behind the lyrics.
—Jeannette Moninger, Parents, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groove
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Public and commercial architecture has long been dependent on a global supply chain, routines of construction, and the conventional wisdom of brokers.Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 Jan. 2025
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Knight’s current life revolves around the daily routine of Liberty Correctional Institution, a state prison roughly 40 miles west of Tallahassee.Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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Such trends are causing wildfires to burn in unexpected places in the US as well.Kylie Mohr, Vox, 8 Jan. 2025
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First, there are the January theater festivals, your place to dig into experimental work scattered across smaller venues throughout the city.Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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More than 71 million returns have been filed since the program began in 2003.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Hackman Capital acquired the CBS Television City property in 2019, filing its application to redevelop the site two years later.David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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By the end of the six-episode season, this narrative has lapsed into mawkishness, despite strong performances from Gilpin (who’s made a career on blending grit with vulnerability) and Kitsch, a perennially underrated actor who broke out in Berg’s Friday Night Lights.Judy Berman, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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Mix And Match As a part of personalized design and the trend of blending colors and finishes, 67% of respondents agree that mix-and-match backsplashes add a unique touch to the kitchen.Terri Williams, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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For James, life was a daily grind of just keeping his head above water.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
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Set on a stunning 200-acre estate, this wellness retreat resets habits and recalibrates from the daily grind.Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 1 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, explicitly political media operations such as the Daily Wire and Babylon Bee will continue to get attention, while niche producers like Angel Studios will keep feeding their audiences with conservative-leaning and faith-based material.Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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The property and casualty insurance also caters to higher-margin, niche areas where demand is rising.Trefis Team, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Yet, these impressive journeys only scratch the surface of their full capabilities.Scott Travers, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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Graham, the head of U.S. operations for the pet-rehoming platform Lancaster Puppies, said that, without mental engagement, cats can quickly become bored, which often leads to undesirable behaviors such as scratching furniture.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
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Sometimes a change in coaching voice does the trick for a team stuck in a rut, which the Kings were during that five-game losing streak of home games.Zach Harper, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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When stuck in a fashion rut, the easiest way to get inspired is to look at what celebrities are wearing, including their red carpet styles.Ali Faccenda, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Groove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groove. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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