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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
John Wawrow,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
After a couple of rough shooting nights against Minnesota and Las Vegas, the Valkyries found their groove.
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Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
1 June 2026
Rinker, 71, had been wearing AirPods, grooving to oldies.
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Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Noun
Driven by his own expectations and outside critics, McKenna found his groove upon returning to Penn State in January after representing Canada at the world junior championship.
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John Wawrow,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
After a couple of rough shooting nights against Minnesota and Las Vegas, the Valkyries found their groove.
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Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
Verb
But was Alicia suddenly having the time of her life grooving to this classic?
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Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
1 June 2026
Rinker, 71, had been wearing AirPods, grooving to oldies.
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Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groove
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Simplify your week with easy-to-prep meals and fresh ingredients, delivered for a price that fits into your busy, real-world routine.
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That said, the actress has a few staples in her routine that help enhance her glowy, youthful appearance.
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For just $18, this set includes four cubes in different sizes, along with a shoe bag, laundry bag, and cosmetic pouch to keep every travel essential in its place.
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The April 2025 incident at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in Downey sent three teenagers to a hospital, months after a California oversight body ruled the facility was not a safe place for youths to be housed.
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The Guard's deployment to Memphis has been subject to a lawsuit, filed by a group of Democratic officials from the local and state level.
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In the last year, Actor’s Equity has filed at least seven labor complaints against Casa Bonita with the National Labor Relations Board for retaliation and refusal to bargain.
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Andronis describes the restaurant as a traditional Greek taverna set against the caldera cliffs, blending Greek traditions with Santorini’s romance and exclusivity.
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They're blended with recycled asphalt and oil to make new asphalt.
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Located near Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park allows visitors to escape the daily grind of urban life and immerse themselves in nature.
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In a country built on perpetual grind (westward expansion, the machismo of the highway), the motorcycle distills that promise to its essence.
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Since its inception, social media has been a proving ground for tween fashion and identity, offering under-16s a digital canvas to experiment with their style and form online cliques around niche interests.
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Brown noted that the residents have a deep mistrust of the Commission, which is a relatively niche commission appointed by the mayor and City-County Council.
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Some scratches early in this past season led to reports of Mintyukov requesting a trade, but the smooth-skating blueliner improved his play and settled in on Anaheim’s second defense pairing.
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In a game not known for high scores, the pace of goals in this World Cup has left some fans scratching their heads.
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They were just stuck in a paycheck-to-paycheck rut like their neighbors and 29% of American families who qualify as the working poor.
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The show closes out its five-season run stuck in a narrative rut.
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“Groove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groove. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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