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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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Recent Examples of groove
Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
Each stacking organizer holds three bottles thanks to special grooves that keep them from rolling all over the place.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 22 Apr. 2025
Kyle Denis, Billboard, 3 Mar. 2025
Their 1970-80s sound, a novel mashup of slow-grooving R&B and upbeat electronica, helped secure The Isley Brothers a spot in the pantheon of musical innovators.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
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Noun
On the Eddie side of things, Hardy is in his regular groove.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
Each stacking organizer holds three bottles thanks to special grooves that keep them from rolling all over the place.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
Getting people to think beyond grooving to the music is also the primary goal for Tendaji, a Trinidadian singer, songwriter, and music who bridges traditional calypso and modern soca.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 3 Mar. 2025
Their 1970-80s sound, a novel mashup of slow-grooving R&B and upbeat electronica, helped secure The Isley Brothers a spot in the pantheon of musical innovators.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groove
Noun
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Here are some tips for incorporating creatine into your daily routine: Take it consistently, even on rest days, to get the most out of creatine benefits.—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
8 May 2025
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Add these seven nightly cleaning tasks to your daily routine.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Jansen would undoubtedly like to retire in third place.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Flood warnings and advisories are also in place along full streams and rivers after heavy rains in April and early May in states including Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Rodney filed another complaint against Barry White’s estate, who first filed a copyright infringement suit against him.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
8 May 2025
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In 1974, the National Organization for Women filed a lawsuit against Little League Baseball because the league’s charter excluded girls from playing.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
8 May 2025
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Read Next California Estate designed ‘to blend with the river and foothills’ lists near Fresno.—
TJ Macias,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Apr. 2025
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In Canada, many producers ferment and distill the different grains in the mash bill separately and then blend them post-distillation.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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But what sets this documentary apart is its willingness to dig deeper — into the artistry, the grind, and even the controversies that surround Lee Soo Man’s SM era.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Ultimately, covering baseball is a grind, regardless of a team’s performance.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
30 Apr. 2025
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Carving out a niche in haute couture, particularly, Tisci's designs have been worn by the likes of Kim Kardashian, Nicki Minaj and Rihanna.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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New interdisciplinary degrees such as a BS in Complexity Science and a BS in Ocean Futures, along with an MS in Biomimicry and an MS in Global Technology and Development provide a unique niche in higher education.—
Bryan Penprase,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Verb
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There's something about bright pink that scratches an itch or satisfies a craving in a way no other hair color can, and Megan Thee Stallion would probably agree.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
2 May 2025
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The field for the 151st edition of the Kentucky Derby was reduced to 19 by Friday after two horses were scratched with potential complications, including one colt trained by legendary trainer Bob Baffert.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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Just as against Arsenal, the team was stuck in a rut, and only Vinicius was able to change the dynamic with individual moves that began to lift the fans’ spirits.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Over the last nine games, however, the offense has come to a screeching halt; averaging barely three runs per contest during their current 3-6 rut.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Groove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groove. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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