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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
Oliver Renick, CNBC, 19 May 2026
His father would sit in a chair and clean them with baby oil and a pin to scrape the grime from every last groove.
—Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 18 May 2026
Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 6 Apr. 2026
The planters are pockmarked and rough-cut; etched and grooved to mimic oyster reefs and mangrove roots.
—Nathan Rott, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
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Noun
As semiconductor shares dragged down the Nasdaq-100 for a second day, quietly, software stocks appear to have found their groove.
—Oliver Renick, CNBC, 19 May 2026
His father would sit in a chair and clean them with baby oil and a pin to scrape the grime from every last groove.
—Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 18 May 2026
Verb
In emphasizing feel and groove over story, though, Crockett inadvertently reveals his cards.
—Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 6 Apr. 2026
The planters are pockmarked and rough-cut; etched and grooved to mimic oyster reefs and mangrove roots.
—Nathan Rott, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groove
Noun
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Move the desk, change the routine, state the preference.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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These creators made that knowledge far more accessible, producing educational content on everything from building a washday routine and transitioning from relaxers to mastering styles like twist-outs.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Muslims throughout the world today are observing the second day of Dhu’l-Hijja, which takes place annually on the last month of the Islamic calendar.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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To make the world a better place.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
Verb
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In the old system, the administrator found an incident report from April 30, 2002, filed by an officer named Darrell Mayhew, who had found Djena by herself in the park near the Toures’ residence.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Osment filed for divorce on March 7, 2025, citing irreconcilable differences.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Either way, the journey delivers an authentic Washington experience—blending mountain landscapes, water views, and small-town character into one unforgettable road trip.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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Combine the tzatziki ingredients in a bowl and stir to blend.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Take a break from the daily grind.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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This is a crucial week to brainstorm, be strategic, and get on the grind to climb the corporate ladder.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Her endorsement, paired with research on how the blankets affect stress hormones, has helped turn a once-niche sleep accessory into a mainstream wellness staple.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2026
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Other clinics have carved out their own niches.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The chance to work with the former Brighton & Hove Albion manager had been a significant draw for many of the players who had joined the club over the previous 18 months, and his abrupt departure left some scratching their heads.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Corona de Oro, the 11 horse on Saturday, was scratched well ahead of the Derby, and Great White, who reared up and fell on his back after becoming startled shortly before entering the Derby gate, took the 13 post on Saturday.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Finch put his finger on the trouble during one of the regular-season ruts, identifying a moodiness that gets in the way of the type of surgical execution of game plans that the defending champion Oklahoma City and now San Antonio can consistently lean on.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Then, Popkins said, Guerrero hit a rut.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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“Groove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groove. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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