Synonyms of grooves

grooves 1 of 2

noun

plural of groove

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• routines
• ruts
• grinds
• patterns
• drills
• habits
• rotes
• locksteps
• techniques
• methods
• treadmills
• strategies
• traditions
• programs
• practices
• styles
• procedures
• regimens
• customs
• tacks
• plans
• approaches
• manners
• tricks
• schemes
• housekeepings
• policies
• designs
• practises
• daily dozens
• fashions
• ways
• wonts
• conventions

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• places
• niches
• slots
• jobs
• positions
• functions
• appointments
• things
• billets
• berths
• posts
• capacities
• ranks
• stations
• statuses
• specialties
• standings
• specialities
• strong suits
• long suits
• métiers
• metiers
• fortes

grooves

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of groove

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• files
• scratches
• seams
• scores
• scribes
• mills
• flutes
• bevels
• grazes
• abrades
• chamfers
• rasps
• scarifies

2

as in blends

to form a pleasing relationship

surprisingly, his flighty, artistic sensibility and her no-nonsense practicality groove together rather well

Synonyms & Similar Words

• blends
• correlates
• corresponds
• matches
• coordinates
• harmonizes
• chimes
• conforms
• agrees
• dovetails
• consorts
• assorts
• bonds
• balances
• chimes in
• parallels
• meets
• squares
• merges
• fuses
• hangs together
• coheres
• coalesces
• tallies
• conjoins

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• conflicts
• counters
• contrasts
• jars
• differs
• collides
• contradicts
• clashes
• offsets
• diverges
• cancels (out)
• counteracts
• negates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of grooves

Noun

Quince Italian Leather Lug Sole Loafer Their trendy lug sole puts a chunky, modern spin on the classic loafer, while the grooves provide grip and stability, even on wet or uneven surfaces. —Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025

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