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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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as in to enjoy
to take pleasure in
thrill-seekers who groove on skiing will love snowboarding
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Recent Examples of groove
Ben Sin, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
But nearly half of retailers haven’t yet found their groove in using the technology to analyze and forecast demand.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 17 June 2025
Jolene Edgar, Allure, 10 June 2025
But this team continues to groove to a tune that includes some heavy sampling from its past.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 8 June 2025
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Noun
On other earbuds, including Huawei's Pro series earbuds, there is a clear groove to tap or long-press.
—Ben Sin, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
But nearly half of retailers haven’t yet found their groove in using the technology to analyze and forecast demand.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 17 June 2025
Verb
If a patient has a long philtrum (that groove below the nose), a conservative lip lift can shorten the space, making a mouth look pert and pretty in an uninjected way.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 10 June 2025
But this team continues to groove to a tune that includes some heavy sampling from its past.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groove
Noun
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The problem with that habit memory, or that basal ganglia, is that when there's a change in that normal routine … your basal ganglia can't account for that.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
25 June 2025
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And many would benefit from incorporating an eye serum into their routine, either alone or beneath an eye cream.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Trump should stick to his demands to limit enrichment and, with a ceasefire now in place, hope for a palace coup.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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The official also confirmed that U.S. sanctions on countries importing Iranian oil remain in place.—
Cecilia Hult,
Fortune,
25 June 2025
Noun
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While other editors navigated the daily grind in a visible state of exhaustion, Wintour, with her signature bob, dark sunglasses, and famously enigmatic composure, cultivated an air of mystery and authority that few could emulate.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Olsen talks about how the grind of having to earn a living, the drag of figuring out home care for young kids, has worn female writers down.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Forums like Reddit, niche communities, technical Q&A sites and public newsletters are becoming valuable sources for both real-time conversations and training data.—
Pawel Rzeszucinski,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Given the scale of the problem, nuclear concerns can no longer be treated as a niche issue managed by a small community of experts.—
VIPIN NARANG,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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The tines were unnaturally white and sharp, considering Waters claimed to have taken the buck during the late muzzleloader season, which occurs after the rut in Wisconsin.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
25 June 2025
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While Soriano has been on a roll, the Angels’ hitters have been in a rut.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
21 June 2025
Noun
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The album debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated May 31 and has yet to cede the top slot.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
29 June 2025
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Some were questioning the decision to put Charli on the Other stage while headliner Young, who drew a notably smaller crowd, was on the Pyramid slot.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Giuffre’s advocacy for survivors was an inspiration for Willis, who wore a dress with a butterfly pattern that day, a symbol that came to represent freedom for Giuffre.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
29 June 2025
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This pattern could also lead to economic impacts to entire economies when bidding to host major tournaments.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Epperson graduated from Berea High School and Ohio University and had jobs at WEWS and WUAB-TV around a 1966-69 tour with the U.S. Army.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2025
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In the first episode of the series, it is revealed that 10 years ago, Gi-hun was laid off from an assembly job at Dragon Motor, a car manufacturing plant.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
29 June 2025
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“Groove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groove. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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