1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
1
2
as in to blend
to form a pleasing relationship
surprisingly, his flighty, artistic sensibility and her no-nonsense practicality groove together rather well
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of groove
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
Never stack, always sleeve, and never ever touch the grooves by hand.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 9 Aug. 2025
Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 11 July 2025
On a summer-y and warm evening of day three of the 59th edition of the festival in the spa town, its streets were full of activity, with people rushing to and from movie screenings, grooving along to concerts, and eating and drinking in outdoor restaurants and bars.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for groove
Noun
This means the biggest difference is in how they are cooked, with pancakes requiring a flat surface, and waffles needing a surface with deep grooves.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
Never stack, always sleeve, and never ever touch the grooves by hand.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 9 Aug. 2025
Verb
As the rapper twerks and lip-syncs to her verse, Bieber kisses her on the temple before joining her in grooving to the track.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 11 July 2025
On a summer-y and warm evening of day three of the 59th edition of the festival in the spa town, its streets were full of activity, with people rushing to and from movie screenings, grooving along to concerts, and eating and drinking in outdoor restaurants and bars.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for groove
Recent Examples of Synonyms for groove
Noun
-
While maintaining a strict cleansing and conditioning regimen is recommended, a nourishing scalp scrub seamlessly elevates your wash day routine with a deep clean.—
Tatayana Yomary,
Essence,
12 Aug. 2025
-
This is one reason why people use coconut oil as part of their skin and oral care routines. 5.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
Here are suggestions for staying safe during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Aug. 2025
-
Stage 3 fire restrictions remained in place on San Carlos Apache tribal lands, which included no campfires, InciWeb said.—
Julie Mendes,
AZCentral.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
The order came in a lawsuit filed last week against the Department of Homeland Security on behalf of Sergio Alberto Barco Mercado, a Peruvian immigrant swept up by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, on Aug. 8, which seeks class-action status.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
12 Aug. 2025
-
The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Romeo and his family, as well as a second family also wrongly deported by ICE under similar circumstances on April 25, according to the National Immigration Project, Gibson Dunn, Most & Associates, and Ware Immigration, groups representing the case.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
For older water stains or for camouflaging other stains, Mock advises following a process that aims to blend the stain with the surrounding area, as lifting the stain entirely isn’t possible without discoloring the leather.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
-
They’re designed to improve real-world life by blending the physical and the digital in ways that feel natural.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
This mental grind intensified during his time in the NFL’s IPP program.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
-
The mental grind of having to go through the rehab process a second time was agonizing.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
31 July 2025
Noun
-
Far from being a niche, the digital-first world of esports has become a mainstream, global force.—
Jennifer Acree,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
-
Over the course of her last three films, however, Ganatra has hit upon something of a compelling niche, a kind of old-fashioned comedy about women trying to make their way through the world, often coming up against generational mishaps and misunderstandings, and emerging all the better for it.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
Others shared clever ways to scratch the itch of shopping without actually spending any money.—
Malaka Gharib,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
-
Don't scratch: A healing tattoo may be itchy, but resist the urge to scratch.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
If your team is stuck in a rut, too polite to disagree, or confusing harmony with alignment, choose Elizabeth.—
Ann Kowal Smith,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
-
The magic of the Aquarius full moon is that it's designed to get you out of a rut!—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
9 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Groove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groove. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share