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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
Mark Gurarie, Health, 29 May 2025
The records could be played only a limited number of times before the grooves would wear out.
—Richard Gunderman, The Conversation, 28 May 2025
Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 16 May 2025
Yet in all that crumbling concrete, there were stray weeds and flowers — the artists and thrill-seekers who grooved on the funk and the fear.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Healthy gums often have stippling, small, shallow grooves like an orange peel.3
Unhealthy gums are looser and darker than healthy gums.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 29 May 2025
The records could be played only a limited number of times before the grooves would wear out.
—Richard Gunderman, The Conversation, 28 May 2025
Verb
Belly Button Dance Song This longer playlist offers several songs that will get toddlers moving and grooving.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 16 May 2025
Yet in all that crumbling concrete, there were stray weeds and flowers — the artists and thrill-seekers who grooved on the funk and the fear.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groove
Noun
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But that doesn’t mean his bedtime routine has to change.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
13 June 2025
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Consider them the ultimate way to make his morning routine go more smoothly.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
13 June 2025
Noun
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When the King takes his place on the dais after the inspection of the troops on Horse Guards Parade, there will be a moment of silence preceded by the sounding of the Last Post.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Some of them aren’t physically or mentally ready to handle the grind and the pressure of playing in the National Hockey League.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
6 June 2025
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However, there's a reason why teams have become proactive about buying players more rest throughout the grind of the 82-game regular season.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Working primarily in oil paint and graphite pencil, Zimmermann has found her niche painting live at major IMSA and HSR events.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Annecy Animation Festival is filled with unmissable events, ranging from global premieres to niche boutique screenings.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
12 June 2025
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The Mets, meanwhile, are in a bit of a rut, boasting a 5-5 record over their last 10 games.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Despite the rut, confidence hasn’t wavered in Ohio State ending the drought.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
Noun
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In 2025, not a single women’s match was scheduled for the evening slot.—
Jenn Nelson,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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There is even a scenario in which the playoff slot could be decided on a coin toss.—
Ivan Carter,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
Noun
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That pattern held, and by the end Gauff had claimed 34 of the 51 points that lasted at least five strokes.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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Breaking Down Traditional Barriers Historically, cutting-edge technology has followed a predictable adoption pattern—initially prohibitively expensive and accessible only to the wealthiest organizations, gradually becoming more affordable and widespread over time.—
Dr. Sreeram Mullankandy,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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For manufacturing to continue growing our economy, creating jobs and developing the best products in the world, the United States must update its permitting laws and procedures.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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In 2024, sports tourism generated $114.4 billion in the United States and supported nearly 665,000 jobs, according to a study from Sports ETA—but upcoming major soccer tournaments are expected to boost those numbers for 2025 and 2026.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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“Groove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groove. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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