GROOVING (ON) Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

grooving (on)

verb

present participle of groove (on)

as in enjoying

to take pleasure in thrill-seekers who groove on skiing will love snowboarding

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Couples from Copenhagen enjoying a sunny weekend away, as well as the odd tourist.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
Just over four years ago in May 2022, 10-year-old Ukrainian rhythmic gymnast Sasha Paskal and her mother, Maria, were enjoying some time together in the scenic seaside village of Zatoka in the Odesa region of southwestern Ukraine.

— Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 31 July 2026

Definition of enjoying

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Summer has reached its half-way point, and Hailey Bieber is savoring every moment.

— Christina Perrier, InStyle, 29 July 2026
Besides those two under-the-radar ingredients, two steps—dropping the pan on the rack mid-way through the baking process and chilling the brownies before slicing and savoring them—make these brownies supremely dense and decadent.

— Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2026

Definition of savoring

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Lemon Lavender’s skincare is made in Korea featuring collagen, antioxidants and skin-loving formulas that help support your skin barrier, reduce the look of fine lines and boost overall glow.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
Fox News did a feature story on international World Cup fans loving their time in KC; ditto for a newspaper in Singapore.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026

Definition of loving

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As well as left-wing options, United have looked at potential left-backs, with people at the club liking Newcastle’s Lewis Hall.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 July 2026
The poll found that while older adults are more likely to vote, donate money or join groups, nearly half of young people under the age of 30 prefer to engage politically by liking or sharing news content online.

— Casey Parks, Washington Post, 20 July 2026

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