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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
Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Its combination of Moroccan textures with Afropop grooves, and lyrics that toggle between English and Moroccan Darija, illustrates Dystinct’s ethos of musical diversity.
—Maha Elnabawi, Billboard, 29 Apr. 2025
Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
The audience could be seen moving and grooving to the tune in a video shared from the set.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Struggling through April happens in baseball, and Semien has the tools to get right back into the groove that earned him the big contract.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Its combination of Moroccan textures with Afropop grooves, and lyrics that toggle between English and Moroccan Darija, illustrates Dystinct’s ethos of musical diversity.
—Maha Elnabawi, Billboard, 29 Apr. 2025
Verb
Rinna can be seen with an arm in the air as Hamlin also grooved to the music.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
The audience could be seen moving and grooving to the tune in a video shared from the set.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groove
Noun
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But with most makeup products falling under the 3.4 oz limit, including foundation and concealer, Barratt rarely encounters any difficulties when carrying out her full glam routine.—
Isabelle Rodney,
CNN Money,
20 May 2025
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The clip began with Kiser waking up and beginning her routine.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
20 May 2025
Noun
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In contrast to the open RCS platform, WhatsApp’s business broadcasts are paid, place limits on the numbers of messages that can be sent and are quality checked.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The strike has been going on for close to a year, and there is no deal yet in place with video game companies.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
20 May 2025
Verb
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In a campaign finance report for last quarter filed in April, Riddle reported raising $30,302.02 in contributions and spending $4,321.01, leaving a balance of $25,981.01 as of March 31.—
Michael R. Wickline,
Arkansas Online,
20 May 2025
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And in 2018, the chain also filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection but came out of it the next year.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Entertaining and insightful, the demonstrations blend history, storytelling, and preparation techniques of dishes like shrimp ceviche and ropa vieja—edible reflections of Key West’s Bahamian, Cuban, and Caribbean influences.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
8 May 2025
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This traveling show blends smoke, elixirs, potions, bubbles, cauldrons, alcohol and mocktails for a unique drinking engagement.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2025
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Many of the artists who recently enjoyed major breakthroughs triumphed in their mid-twenties after long grinds.—
Elias Leight,
Billboard,
16 May 2025
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To highlight just how many players are needed to survive the grind.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Those wanting to experiment with the potential for business transformation are likely to want to look at building their own agents to fit niche use cases.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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The fact that the bottle is still sealed—and may contain over 100-year-old product—could significantly increase its value, particularly among niche collectors.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
Verb
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Names scratched into the rusty walls are a bad sign.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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When allergies affect feline skin, symptoms include scratching at their face and ears, scabs on their skin and fur loss.—
Jen Reeder,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Noun
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To manage negative thoughts, doing something positively physical often helps—getting up, walking around and moving into a new venue are some first steps toward getting out of a rut.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Getting out of the current rut would involve some risks.—
Matthew Yglesias,
Mercury News,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Groove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groove. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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