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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
Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 26 Nov. 2024
Antetokounmpo and Lillard seem to be finding their groove, and a win against Detroit would not only keep their tournament hopes alive but also send a message to the rest of the league.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Teens, meanwhile, can groove to the beat at the onboard teen disco.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2024
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Noun
After an overture of fierce flaming-chicken riffage, the song settles into a Prince groove, mixing hair metal bravado with a party rap vibe.
—Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 26 Nov. 2024
Antetokounmpo and Lillard seem to be finding their groove, and a win against Detroit would not only keep their tournament hopes alive but also send a message to the rest of the league.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Verb
After a 1-4 start and injuries to their star receivers, the Los Angeles Rams are finally grooving on offense.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Teens, meanwhile, can groove to the beat at the onboard teen disco.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groove
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Hufanga was on the field two hours before kickoff, resuming his usual pregame routine and doing so without a cast protecting his wrist.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
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The TikTok ban and everyday users For everyday users, the ban could have a big impact simply because many of us use the app in our daily routine.John Brandon, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Van Gisbergen holds profound admiration and pride for his fellow countryman, Liam Lawson, who took Daniel Ricciardo's place at VCARB and is aiming for a seat with Red Bull in 2025.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Francona was known to ride a scooter from his place in Cleveland to the stadium and has put out feelers to get a new scooter in Cincinnati.C. Trent Rosecrans, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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The lawsuit was initially filed in October, but was amended to include Jay-Z (born Shawn Carter).Michelle Lee, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Mangione started shaking when he was questioned by police, according to court documents that were filed on Monday.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Stage 4: Many descriptions of sleep stages do not include stage 4—and instead blend this into stage 3.Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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The brand treats each batch as a unique new vintage bottling and proofing to express the best qualities of each set of barrels rather than blending for a consistent flavor profile.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Time to find a balance between the grind and your mental peace is crucial.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Share your signature messages and keep your feeds full without the content grind.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Look for engaged listenership, consistent quality and hosts with credibility in your niche.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Some themes build on current trends in the market; others are plucked from consumers’ niche interests.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
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That’s barely enough time to scratch the surface of this great European capital, with its world-class museums and cosmopolitan glamor.Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
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To his credit, Richardson owned his mistake after scratching Hall without first talking to the veteran.Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 6 Dec. 2024
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Golden State nearly fell into the late-game rut that has plagued them recently, but instead leaned on their defense and manufactured just enough scoring to come back against Minnesota.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Instead, we've been stuck in a rut of bullet points and dull visuals.William Arruda, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Groove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groove. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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