GROOVES Synonyms: 108 Similar and Opposite Words

grooves 1 of 2

noun

plural of groove

as in routines

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 places

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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grooves

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of groove

as in files

to mark with or as if with a line or groove if you groove that piece of wood, we should be able to fit this smaller board into it

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as in blends

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 grooves

Noun

Just suffice it to say that both of their projects have broad cross-generational appeal, although Dean’s timeless grooves might be more squarely in the pocket for older voters, whereas Rodrigo has a dad-rock factor going for her. — Chris Willman, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026 Even without those, the grooves in the surface keep it from getting slick underfoot. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026 Those grooves encouraged the cells to line up and fuse into fibers that could pull together more effectively. — New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2026 Both skeletons had deep rounded grooves in their teeth, apparently caused by constantly sucking on whole betel nuts. — ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026 The trauma of Cathy’s youth is not that different from the story of Adam and Charles, warped by their father’s expectations and the grooves of rivalry carved after years of circling each other. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026 The bezel, for example, showcases grooves reminiscent of the hood of a Ferrari. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2026 On a map, Newfoundland is a vast, asymmetrical island, cloven by bays and inlets, semi-detached to appendages of land deformed by ancient glaciers scraping over it, leaving glacial striations, grooves and gouges on its granite face. — Paul Theroux, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026 While hunter-gatherers from that time are known to have used their teeth as tools — holding, breaking, stretching things — none of those uses matched the grooves on these teeth. — Pien Huang, NPR, 19 Sep. 2026

Verb

His drive found the bunker down the left side, slightly down because of the rake grooves. — ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026 Each one is see-through, so all the contents are organized but still in view, and the lids feature grooves for secure stacking. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026 But when Las Vegas’s the Killers traded in the Anglophilia and new wave nostalgia of 2004’s Hot Fuss for the E Street Band grooves and Americana imagery of Sam’s Town, fans and critics were divided. — Al Shipley, SPIN, 29 June 2026 Food particles and microorganisms can become trapped in the nicks, grooves, and scratches on the board. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 28 June 2026 Why are there currently rappers from Orlando and Virginia assimilating mid-2000s NYC litefeet grooves into their sound? — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 16 June 2026 So, let’s close out Night 2 with a big helping of soulful island reggae grooves from Maui’s Maoli on the HelloFresh Stage. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 13 May 2026 Cruz grooves onstage with the mystique of a natural rock star — this could well be her ultimate Hall of Fame moment. — Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2026 Chops, gouges, wounds it like the shadow grooves on the sidewalks—the sun is setting earlier. — Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for grooves

Noun

Simple activities or routines at a treatment center could overstimulate Pike and set off a cycle of meltdowns and punishments.

— Joseph Shapiro, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026
Mercury in your 9th House squares Mars in your 6th, making schedules, chores, work, or health routines feel especially restrictive when your mind wants to explore something larger.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of routines

Noun

There were places in the UK that banned it, councils that refused to allow it to be played.

— Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
Expanding the use of climate-friendly geothermal energy near places such as the Salton Sea and Sonoma and Modoc counties.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of places

Verb

Then there are those who come for emotional healing like that of the newer Embracing Change Programme, a programme that blends talking therapy and deep meditation with a life enhancement mentor, with complementary treatments on the side.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
Ospreay said the crux of Clockwork Carnage blends the Casino Gauntlet with an iron man match.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of blends

Noun

Tableside dishes are a highlight, including a seasonal classic Greek salad and mouthwatering whole branzino baked in a coffee-grinds and sea-salt crust, then expertly deboned and served to perfection.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
In a measuring cup or small bowl, stir together the yogurt, mayonnaise, chives, dill and garlic powder; season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper.

— Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026