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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
Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
After struggling to find wins early in the year, the Valkyries finally found their groove, only for some of their top rotation players to leave for weeks to play in the EuroBasket tournament.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 18 July 2025
Its music spans multiple genres that have kept people dancing and grooving for years.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 17 July 2025
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Noun
Kansas led 21-6 at the end of the first quarter, but Mizzou found its groove with the help of a crowd that was never out of it.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
After struggling to find wins early in the year, the Valkyries finally found their groove, only for some of their top rotation players to leave for weeks to play in the EuroBasket tournament.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
The rubber soles of the shoes look identical to the brand’s best-selling sneakers and come equipped with ridges and grooves for better hold and grip.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 18 July 2025
Its music spans multiple genres that have kept people dancing and grooving for years.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groove
Noun
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Rinse thoroughly before moving through your routine.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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The best way to keep your shower mold-free is to stick to a weekly cleaning routine that consists of wiping down the surface with cleaners and wiping the shower dry after each use.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk is sending shockwaves through Capitol Hill, a place that is no stranger to political violence.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The central solarium is a great place to unwind with a book and a cup of tea in the afternoons, too.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray is set to hold a news conference to announce the charges against Robinson after they are filed in the late morning and will be made available to the public immediately after that, according to Utah County officials.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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According to a Manhattan Supreme Court foreclosure suit filed in December that names both Bill and Camille, the pair stopped making payments on the loans in June 2024 in addition to failing to pay over $300,000 in property taxes.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Or those who know the difference between a smudging brush and a blending brush and how to use them when creating a smoky eye.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Usher, Meagan Good, and Jay-Z joined events that blended music, style, and philanthropy, reminding us just how many lanes the culture continues to dominate.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Women in their 50s are well into their careers, leaning in and even expanding professionally as their kids have aged and need less in the daily grind.—
Linsey Hughes,
Flow Space,
10 Sep. 2025
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Their 2010 appearance came by virtue of hosting, not through the grind of the qualifiers.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Maybach’s 4-liter twin-turbo V8 is built on AMG’s one-man/one-engine niche assembly line.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The lower forecasts stem from the philosophy that the audience for this movie is niche-focused, limited to Demon Slayer devotees, and that no audience expansion is possible.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That 133-page City audit barely scratched the surface of the overall dysfunction at the City’s animal shelter.—
Michael Wagner,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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But these figures only scratch the surface of Nepal’s deep economic problems, which include pervasive vulnerable employment – informal and insecure work that is prone to poor conditions and pay – and limited opportunities that constrain long-term productivity.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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The industry isn’t stuck in this rut for only psychological and cultural reasons – although those are contributing factors.—
Eric Siegel,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Dodgers have been stuck in this offensive rut for two months, the main reason for their 22-31 record since July 4.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Groove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groove. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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