grooves 1 of 2

plural of groove
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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

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verb

present tense third-person singular of groove
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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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Recent Examples of grooves
Noun
German luggage a popular choice A couple of players, including cornerback Trent McDuffie, traveled with Rimowa suitcases, recognized by the characteristic parallel grooves on the aluminum bags. Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025 Autocomplete functions recycle common word sequences, and even repeat common typos, locking language into predictable grooves. Ted Ladd, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025 This portable wilderness camping toilet—that also has to fit in the raft—got its name from the grooves that the original small metal box left on any legs that sat on it. Anna Fiorentino, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2025 Across 12 tracks, KAYTRANADA forgoes any and all features and allows his textured, stuttering sound flow in and out of grooves, vibes and feelings, making for a stunningly cohesive dance album that’s guaranteed to keep you dancing for all of its 35 minutes. Stephen Daw, Billboard, 15 Aug. 2025 As the ice melts, the water is directed through those grooves to chart a path forward. Andrew Paul Aug 14, Popular Science, 14 Aug. 2025 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 Just note that English and Japanese cucumbers have small longitudinal grooves, while mini cucumbers are smooth. Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grooves
Noun
  • The everything shower has nothing on our PEOPLE testers’ routines.
    Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
  • In addition, people may experience anxiety or depression related to summer's end and the return to school and work routines, Prism Medical Products says.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In a lot of places and for a lot of franchises, calling the season opener a must-win would be grossly overreacting.
    Zac Jackson, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Here are luckiest numbers, places to play Did anyone win Powerball drawing jackpot, Wednesday, September 3, 2025?
    Chris Sims, IndyStar, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Only about a third of the Justice Department files on the case have been made public.
    Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The Wall Street Journal went on to report that Bondi informed Trump that his name was in the DOJ’s Epstein files multiple times.
    Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Guerrero’s leadership blends sociological insight with technical empathy.
    Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Visit the Naschmarkt—offering everything from sauerkraut to Syrian falafel—while the MuseumsQuartier blends baroque courtyards with contemporary installations.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • However, any potholes or large ruts will throw everything off.
    Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
  • Steep hills, ruts and low-traction surfaces were easily navigable.
    Mark Phelan, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • It was built for the education sector and found niches in therapy, autism interventions, and STEM.
    Joe Salas August 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2025
  • Bluegame Following in the footsteps of their parent company, Sanlorenzo, Bluegame embraces the same philosophy of growth through innovative segments while acknowledging scarcity in its niches.
    Kathleen Turner, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Light scratches in just the poly can be remedied with a 'restoring' product like Rejuvenate.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
  • An elevator pitch barely scratches the surface.
    Gina Riley, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • It’s finished with a generous sprinkling of salt and a few grinds of black pepper.
    Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2025
  • And Destiny 2 has had some bad grinds in the past.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025

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“Grooves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grooves. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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